Comments on: Don’t You Wish We Had This In America?

By: Stephen Altrogge

Stephen Altrogge — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:55:49 +0000

Nate – The book doesn’t answer these questions directly but it does talk about how we process winning and losing for the glory of God.

By: NP

NP — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:11:31 +0000

Yes see that is part of the problem if they always stank I could maybe live it better, like zero expectations. The padres’ winning seasons only grant hope which are dashed on the cruel rocks of next seasons’ reality. with greater hope comes greater disappointment and more of my sinful tendencies. this begs the question: given the reality of the gospel do the unspoken rules of fandom apply. For example sports fan Etiquette says stick with team even when said team frustrates you to no end. but what would the gospel cause us to say; give up the sport, learn to deal, or switch to a less frustrating team?

never thought about these questions before. is this what your book is about?

By: Stephen Altrogge

Stephen Altrogge — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:55:40 +0000

At least the Padres have had winning seasons in the past 15 years. The Pirates haven’t had a winning season since 1992. They’re way past the point of sanctification in my life.

Elaine – There’s a reason that Philly is called the most disappointed city in sports (grin)…

By: NP

NP — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:39:11 +0000

oh yes today’s score
Atl braves 12 Padres 3
Padres record 37-58
….sanctification…

By: NP

NP — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:32:05 +0000

Steelers? Well I did attend Ohio University which is near PA. And my first client with Accenture was LTV Steel hmmm….. I do like Mark Cuban and he will buy them soon…

The Chargers have 0 titles and the ownership is not exactly aggressive in putting all the pieces together, unlike the Cowboys. LT and River are hurt, Gates will miss the first few games… not good given an improved AFC West. Padres well they are the padres they get close to the playoffs to sell tickets and then tank. Oh wait that’s kinda like the pirates so you know what I am talking about.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:28:10 +0000

Oh, people, people! Don’t you know the Philadelphia Eagles are the best team?

By: Stephen Altrogge

Stephen Altrogge — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:06:43 +0000

Nate – Didn’t the Chargers go further than the Cowboys in the playoffs last year? And the year before that Tony Romo blew the Cowboys playoff hopes on a muffed field goal hold.

And neither the Rangers nor the Padres are doing particularly well right now. Maybe you just need to start rooting for the Steelers!

By: NP

NP — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:04:52 +0000

Yes you are probably right about that. But maybe I would sin less with a winning team. i am reminded of that scripture “if your eye causes you to sin…”
Cowboys have their issues to be sure, yet how can you root against America’s Team?

Plus if “God lets “our” team lose to sanctify us in many ways” than the people of San Diego, or transplants like me, have had lots of sanctifying.

By: YellerDaisies

YellerDaisies — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:50:14 +0000

That was pretty incredible!

I agree Stephen…who wants to pull for the Cowboys???

By: Stephen Altrogge

Stephen Altrogge — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:28:47 +0000

Nate –

I thought your first question was funny. In regards to the second question, I don’t think changing the team you root for is going to solve your problem. After all, I think God lets “our” team lose to sanctify us in many ways. I think your heart would still probably find a way to sin even if you rooted for the Cowboys.

Plus, can anyone in good conscience root for the Cowboys? The Cowboys are clearly a result of the fall (grin).