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Feet pounding against the turf, sweat dripping down the brow, cheers echoing across the stadium, and the metallic racket of the overtime score buzzer are all a manifestation of the Sabbath—at their best, a way to foster community, challenge the physical body, and glorify God. In a sports culture dominated by multi-million dollar contracts and often plagued by steroid use, crass language, and a lack of integrity on and off the field, interpreting what we see and how we participate has become an important faith endeavor.
Review
American stadiums have always played host both to major sports and to larger social aspirations.
Meet Paralympians from around the world who are unashamed of the gospel.
How athletes are sharing their faith and pointing to God.
The raised index finger of levitating surfer Gabriel Medina is the latest sign that sports success has made Brazilian evangelicals less marginalized and more confident.
As an art director, I think the Olympics failed to consider its audience. But as a Christian, I’m not surprised by disdain from those outside the church.
News
As he prepares for the Paris Olympics, wrestler Kyle Snyder talks about how faith helped him loosen up and love his teammates.
At the Paris Olympics, songs from South Africa to Peru will call for divine protection and blessing.
Public Theology Project
The public square is increasingly hostile to religion. But don’t be surprised when Olympic athletes overflow with thanks to God.
Meet Olympians who love God from around the world.
With his refusal to race on Sunday, the Scottish sprinter showcased a bigger story about Christians in sports.