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Religion and ethics news and tidbits from around Pennsylvania and beyond. Local coverage by York Daily Record/Sunday News religion reporter John Hilton. jhilton@ydr.com
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Recent Posts
- Boy Scouts to vote today to permit homosexual members
- Oklahoma tragedy leads to inevitable ‘disappointed God’ theology
- U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on government meeting prayers
- U.S. Social Security Administration: ‘Messiah’ and ‘King’ trending baby names
- Victoria’s Secret model Kylie Bisutti gives up career for Christ: admirable?
Recent Comments
- DONNA ANDERSON on Boy Scouts to vote today to permit homosexual members
- Dorothee Benz on Former Yale dean Tom Ogletree on why he officiated his son’s same-sex wedding
- Ken McKiernan on Muslim reaction to Boston Marathon bombing
- Jim Fahringer on Keeping Ten Commandments out of public places good for Christians
- Belief & Beyond | Washington Post poll reveals broad support for allowing gays in Boy Scouts on Boy Scouts of America compromise on gays: is it fair?
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Category Archives: Sports
How Kathrine Switzer became a hero for running the Boston Marathon
In the aftermath of Monday’s horrible scene in Boston, my thoughts turned to Kathrine Switzer and her 1967 stand on the same streets. The reasons are many. Switzer’s story is a reminder that we will survive the ugliness and emerge … Continue reading
Tebow cancels appearance at Dallas megachurch
So word came down this morning that God’s quarterback, Tim Tebow is backing out of a speaking engagement at
Posted in Arts and media, Clergy scandals, Culture wars, Elsewhere, Evangelicals, Pop Culture, Sports
Tagged Dallas, Rev. Robert Jeffress, Tim Tebow
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Baltimore Sun reporter Dan Connolly to host baseball talk at Zion Lutheran Church
Traded a couple emails yesterday with Dan Connolly, who covers the Baltimore Orioles for the Baltimore Sun. A former reporter here at the York Daily Record, Dan is again hosting a neat baseball preview event at his church, Zion Lutheran … Continue reading
Posted in Local events, Sports
Tagged Dan Connolly, Jim Seip, Mel Antonen, Orioles, Phillies, Zion Lutheran Church
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Super Bowl polling: 27 percent of Americans believe God decides who wins
OK, confession time. My belief in the Almighty increases when the Dallas Cowboys are playing. Yes, I’ve been known to drop to my knees and pray for a third-down conversion or two. I remember telling friends that it was “in … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrities, Elsewhere, Pop Culture, Sports
Tagged Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl, Tim Tebow
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Christians and sports: views on Lance Armstrong and Manti Te’o
Americans are a forgiving people. Will we forgive Lance Armstrong for his lengthy and aggressive campaign of lying? Did Notre Damer Manti Te’o participate in girlfriend-gate? And if so, will we forgive him in time for the NFL Draft in … Continue reading
Posted in Academia, Arts and media, Catholicism, Celebrities, Elsewhere, Pop Culture, Sports
Tagged Deadspin, Father James Martin, Lance Armstrong, Manti Te'o, Notre Dame
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Comparing Pope John Paul II and Penn State
I listen to a lot of talk radio to and from work and at least once daily, a caller compares the Penn State sex abuse scandal with that of the Roman Catholic Church. That talk has ratcheted up this week. … Continue reading
Posted in Catholicism, Clergy scandals, Sports
Tagged Catholic Church, Joe Paterno, Penn State, Pope John Paul II, Vatican City
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SNAP: Penn State got off easy
Now that I’ve got your attention, rest assured this is not an opinion piece. I think the NCAA did a fine job, but I am not a Penn State grad, so my passion is in check on this one. But … Continue reading
Catholic schools dominate NCAA Tournament
When I was a much-younger man, I applied to just two schools for journalism/political science: Syracuse University (where I ended up graduating from in 1996) and St. Bonaventure. I remember being intrigued by the Bonnies and the sight of the … Continue reading
Posted in Catholicism, Pop Culture, Sports
Tagged NCAA Tournament, St. Bonaventure, Syracuse University
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Why no Lin backlash?
I’m waiting for it. If you believe in our typically fickle taste for pop culture, the Jeremy Lin story has a shelf life. Right now, he’s an admirable hero figure. Not unlike that Tebow guy when he started dazzling fans … Continue reading
