The religious revival...

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http://thefederalist.com/2017/11/10/inside-americas-largest-religious-revival-know-nothing/

"This new religious revival has remained under the radar in large part because its adherents do not claim any religious attachment to this social institution, but by every measure of behaviors typically associated with religion, it is deceitful to label it as anything less. Although it shies away from adopting an overarching organization or name for itself, for the purposes of this study, it will be considered under the name Athletica."

Who's a member?

 

[espola]

http://thefederalist.com/2017/11/10/inside-americas-largest-religious-revival-know-nothing/

"This new religious revival has remained under the radar in large part because its adherents do not claim any religious attachment to this social institution, but by every measure of behaviors typically associated with religion, it is deceitful to label it as anything less. Although it shies away from adopting an overarching organization or name for itself, for the purposes of this study, it will be considered under the name Athletica."

Who's a member?

I confess to missing my weekly worship services now that all my kids have aged out of active competition. I have been invited by in-laws to participate in services in which my niece is an active participant, but I just can't feel the same zeal there (although I do have the link to her team's schedule/standing page in my shorcut bar).

 

[LASTMAN14]

http://thefederalist.com/2017/11/10/inside-americas-largest-religious-revival-know-nothing/

"This new religious revival has remained under the radar in large part because its adherents do not claim any religious attachment to this social institution, but by every measure of behaviors typically associated with religion, it is deceitful to label it as anything less. Although it shies away from adopting an overarching organization or name for itself, for the purposes of this study, it will be considered under the name Athletica."

Who's a member?

Good article. Nice find. Have to say most of this rings true in the world of sport. What kind of level of memberships are being offered?

 

[timbuck]

I think I'll send this to the kids on our teams that won't play on Sunday for religious reasons.

 

[espola]

Next we are going to see clubs demanding 1/10 of the family income as player fees. (On second thought - some of them already do).