Should Pro Teams Have Religious Identities?
Spurred by a story on ESPN radio based on this USA Today piece about
the Colorado Rockies' efforts to promote Christian values among team
mebmers, there is an interesting conversation developing about the
business and legal aspects of religious affiliations for pro teams at
Prawfsblawg. According to USA Today, "On the field, the Rockies are
trying to make the playoffs for the first time in 11 seasons and only
the second time in their 14-year history. Behind the scenes, they
quietly have become an organization guided by Christianity -- open to
other religious beliefs but embracing a Christian-based code of
conduct they believe will bring them focus and success."
Former Rockie (now Giant) Mark Sweeney: "...I've never been in a
clubhouse where Christianity is the main purpose. You wonder if some
people are going along with it just to keep their jobs. Look, I pray
every day. I have faith. It's always been part of my life. But I don't
want something forced on me. Do they really have to check to see
whether I have a Playboy in my locker?"
UPDATE: Michelle Malkin, who thinks the Rockies' move is "refreshing",
reports that some players have been backing away from the USA Today
story.
UPDATE #2: On a related topic, see this story from Friday's New York
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