The cover story (subscription required) for this week’s Sports Illustrated asks “Does God Care Who Wins the Super Bowl?” I don’t expect SI to answer a question with such theological nuance. But many people will be watching this game today wondering whose faith God accepts, Ray Lewis or Colin Kaepernick?
Does God care about the Super Bowl?
God cares that millions of dollars are being spent on advertising to be watched by thousands of parties of people eating enough food to feed a billion starving people.
Does God care about the Super Bowl?
God cares that many churches are using Jesus’ name to lure people into an event, pot-luck, party to watch the ‘Big Game’.
Does God care about the Super Bowl?
God cares about our taste for violence and the drive by players to make the big hit so they can be seen in highlight reels. God cares that these hits cause irreversible damage leading some to suicide. More recently our thirst for the extreme cost a snowmobiler, Caleb Moore, his life.
Does God care about the Super Bowl?
God cares about sincere expressions of faith, no matter how annoying we may find them.
Does God care about the Super Bowl?
God cares about the sincere repentance of the game’s biggest star, Ray Lewis, despite our feelings towards him.
Does God care about the Super Bowl?
God cares that more people have faith in pro athletes than faith leaders.
Does God care about the Super Bowl?
God cares that sports, especially football, has become an idol.
Does God care about the Super Bowl?
God cares that so many people care if he cares.
Does God care about the Super Bowl?
God cares when rivalries turn to violence.
Does God care about the Super Bowl?
God cares that our worship of sports leads to a win-at-all-costs attitude.
Does God care about the Super Bowl?
God cares about every hair on our head.
So yes, I’d say God cares very much about the Super Bowl.