The Idol: Sports / Gambling is Sin

The Idol: Sports A number of articles in recent publications have called attention to a "sacred cow" which even in our circles is not often mentioned: sports as idolatry. One hears often, with regard to TV, "I have it only because of my interest in sports." And who would dare condemn sports? Is it not the "innocent" programming which can be enjoyed by the Christian on TV? Is it not theengaging activity associated with school? There appeared a quotation in the Christian News(Sept. 10, 1984),...