Tag Archives: Sport

Predictions

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

This is something I haven’t done before, but given that it’s New Year’s Eve, how about we make some predictions about the coming year? So mine are as follows: 2013 will be tougher than 2012 The Church of England will … Continue reading →

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A Cardboard Bicycle

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

That can change the world. So says the Israeli inventor: Israel (Reuters) – A bicycle made almost entirely of cardboard has the potential to change transportation habits from the world’s most congested cities to the poorest reaches of Africa, its … Continue reading →

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The Olympic Games: How They All Began

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

Download a free e-Book on the history of the games to learn the ancient context for the games. To do so at the Biblical Archaeology Society, click here.    

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Religion at the Olympics, from Ancient Greece to London

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

Religion News Service: A 600-foot footrace was the only athletic event at the first Olympics, a festival held in 776 B.C. and dedicated to Zeus, the chief Greek god. For the next millennium, Greeks gathered every four years in Olympia … Continue reading →

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The Broncos vs Patriots Superbowl Ad – John 3:16

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

The Tebow inspired John 3:16 ad that aired during the Boncos game: Focus on the Family, the evangelical organization based in Denver that featured Tim Tebow and his mother in a Super Bowl ad in 2010, purchased a spot during … Continue reading →

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Vatican on Tebow-mania

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

The director of the “Church and Sport” section at the Pontifical Council for the Laity admits that the “Tim Tebow phenomenon” has heightened his interest in the NFL playoffs. Legionary of Christ Father Kevin Lixey works in the Roman Curia … Continue reading →

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Witches Planning to Cast a Spell on Tim Tebow

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

FoxNews reports: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady may not need the help, but some witches are planning to cast a spell to put an end to Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow’s miraculous season. Witches Lorelei and Lori Bruno were … Continue reading →

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God’s Quarterback, Tim Tebow, Has the US in a Frenzy

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

The Telegraph: God’s quarterback, Tim Tebow, is an American football player and evangelical Christian who has the US in a frenzy. Initially it was his performance on the sidelines that had people talking. Before every match he plays for the … Continue reading →

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Jesus: An All Black (New Zealand) Rugby Player

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

Fox Sports reports on some more Anglican inanity: If there was ever any doubt that Kiwis give God-like status to their rugby stars, it has been confirmed by a cathedral dean in Wellington displaying a painting of Jesus as an All Black. … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Reds Schedule Opening Day for Good Friday

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

Foul ball indeed! A reader alerted me to this and called it “the most stupid marketing decision by anyone!” Details: Opening Day for the Cincinnati Reds will move to Friday in 2012, with an April 6 game against the Miami … Continue reading →

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