Can one be a dedicated religious person and be a dedicated professional athlete? David Brooks, columnist for the New York Times, doesn't think you can. In his recent essay Brooks states, 'The moral ethos of sport is in tension with the moral ethos of faith, whether Jewish, Christian or Muslim.'
Jermey Lin is living this 'tension' as a Guard for the NBA's New York Knicks. He graduated from Harvard, is Asian-American, and wasn't drafted by any NBA team. For the past few weeks Lin has been in the national spotlight for his amazing play, his humility and for his ability to beat the odds by playing professional basketball at such a high level. What also makes him unique is that he is a committed follower of Christ.
Read Brooks' essay and drop in your comments... Are Sports and Spirituality in conflict?