Super Bowl Worship
Back in 2007 the NFL started to threaten churches with legal action over Super Bowl parties (click here to read one pastors’ story) this continued through 2008 until finally congress and US citizens everywhere protested. This year the NFL has officially blessed churches showing the “big game” on any size screen. This means that Christian men will finally be able to return to their places of worship for this most holy of days. They will be able to celebrate with gluttony and revelry in the church (much like a potluck). They will gather together singing praise (led by Hank Williams Jr.). They will passionately pray condemnation on the officials and opposing team (much like a sermon I heard once). Finally, when the decision time comes they will respond with lifted hands or repent with bowed heads (most church services don’t close with that much emotion). So, with every head up and every eye open let the services begin!
In all seriousness, this is fantastic. One U.S. senator made a great observation saying, “In a time when our country is divided by war and anxious about a fluctuating economy, these types of events give people a reason to come together in the spirit of camaraderie (See Christian Post article here).” Amen! I just wish we had that kind of spirit every Sunday.
