NFL
Is America losing its religion of football?
By Martin E. Marty — September 11, 2017
Critics and defenders of the sport and business of football, from the grade school level to the National Football League’s market-religious status, agreed that science and media interests have converged to appeal to the public conscience.
Pope tells NFL legends he backs a ‘different’ kind of football
By Josephine McKenna — June 21, 2017
VATICAN CITY (RNS) But what's a pope to do with a golden football helmet?
Georgia governor vetoes religious liberty bill denounced as anti-gay
By Maria Puente — March 28, 2016
“I do not think that we have to discriminate against anyone to protect the faith-based community in Georgia,” the Georgia governor said.
Panthers or Broncos? God does not care
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 3, 2016
(RNS) Most people say God has no interest in smiting either team in the Super Bowl, a survey shows.
NFL violence and high school prayers OK with fans
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 28, 2016
(RNS) Many also think the game is more violent than ever. It just doesn't bother them much.
Sports gambling gets a moral pass from most Americans
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 22, 2016
(RNS) But Americans have contradictory views: Most say wagering on sports is not immoral, but nearly half say it should be illegal.
Why this may be the final week I watch football, and why Americans should quit it, too (COMMENTARY)
By Charles C. Camosy — December 30, 2015
(RNS) As long as we continue to support a game deeply connected to violence, each of us is implicated in the terrible toll this is taking on football players in their retirement.
‘Concussion’ doctor’s Catholic faith gave him courage to tackle the NFL
By Adelle M. Banks — December 23, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) Dr. Bennet Omalu, a Roman Catholic, said he is “not anti-football,” but he thinks it’s important for the religious community to share information to prevent injuries.
NFL Pro-Bowler is an atheist. So what?
By Kimberly Winston — August 19, 2015
(RNS) When NFL player Arian Foster came out as a nonbeliever, fans and football professionals responded with a general shrug. Does this mean pro football is moving away from its Christian roots? Yes and no.
Arian Foster: Can you be an atheist in the NFL? (COMMENTARY)
By Laura Turner — August 11, 2015
(RNS) The league will have to add religious diversity to its ever-increasing list of issues to tackle.
Sportscaster sues Fox Sports, saying he was fired for religious views against gay marriage
By Reuters — August 4, 2015
Former Patriots running back-turned sportscaster Craig James spoke out against gay marriage while running for the U.S. Senate and lost his TV job.
What’s God got to do with football devotion? Plenty
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 22, 2015
(RNS) Millions of Americans interweave sports and spirituality. And many think God has a hand in the outcome. But NFL devotees are slow to forgive a player convicted of domestic violence.
The NFL and the church share the same culture of silence on abuse (COMMENTARY)
By Autumn Miles — September 17, 2014
(RNS) The culture of silence that kept me in an abusive marriage continues to haunt churches in America and across the world.
Fans rely on God, rituals to boost favorite team
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 16, 2014
(RNS) Most Americans don't see spiritual forces affecting the sports scores but many will do a little dance, say a little prayer anyway. Especially football fans.
Ray Lewis, Faith, and Super Bowl
By Omid Safi — February 3, 2013
Even if Lewis was a sinner, and turned to faith to turn his life around, he is in good company with many religious figures throughout human history.
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