Has sports in America become a form of cult-like worship? As we discussed last night, many of the early theologians in the Church felt that sports and athletics had become inappropriate objects of worship. Do you think the same things has happened in our culture? There is no right or wrong answer here. I am most interested in the way you form and support your argument on this essay. Use this definition of a cult as the basis for your argument.

Your essay to be on one of these two topics: you choose and let me know which one you are doing

1. An athlete who has managed to successfully integrate their faith into their athletic career. If you choose this essay, I’d like you to discuss the roots of this athlete’s faith, what they did to share their faith with others and how their faith helped them to overcome adversities in life or in sport. I’d also like to know if this particular athlete suffered any persecution or made sacrifices because of their faith. Figure out a way to integrate some of the things we have discussed in class into this essay – for example, how has this athlete demonstrated any of the Cardinal Virtues.

2. Has sports in America become a form of cult-like worship? As we discussed last night, many of the early theologians in the Church felt that sports and athletics had become inappropriate objects of worship. Do you think the same things has happened in our culture? There is no right or wrong answer here. I am most interested in the way you form and support your argument on this essay. Use this definition of a cult as the basis for your argument.