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Category Archives: Athletics
Reach and Grasp, More or Less: A Quick Thought on Imperfection
*Posted by Barry Creamer Carl Lewis used to be the Usain Bolt of track and field. His sprint speed and long jump distances could embarrass the competition. It seems I remember a story he told back then of his commitment … Continue reading
Posted in Athletics, Christian Life, Christian Spirituality, Literature
Tagged Carl Lewis, imperfection, perfection, Robert Browning
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The Olympic Truce and Uncle Zeus
*Posted by Barry Creamer Context: The ancient and modern Olympic Games share not only a crowd pleasing athletic product but also a society shaping message. The key ancient influence on society was religion, of course, and the games were dedicated … Continue reading
Posted in Athletics, Culture, Ethics
Tagged Christianity, North Korea, olympics, Papachristou, peace, religion, United Nations
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Olympic Mold
*Posted by Kirk Spencer Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control … Continue reading
Posted in Athletics, Culture, Sociology, Theology
Tagged commerce, Gilded Age, modernism, olympics, plurality, Progressive Era
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