Friday, July 30, 2010

Berkman to Christians: Drop Dead


When Lance Berkman arrives in Tampa tomorrow to suit up as a Yankee, he'll be breaking a promise to thousands of Christian baseball fans.  According to a religion blog at the The Houston Chronicle's site:
The Astros will host its Faith and Family Night following Saturday's game (vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 6:05 p.m. at Minute Maid Park). The event includes remarks from Astros outfielder Lance Berkman, a nondenominational Christian, and a concert by Christian band Jars of Clay.
As more professional athletes like Berkman--who leads a team Bible study and grounds himself in God before baseball--speak out about their religion, such faith-themed events are becoming more popular at ballparks across the country. Saturday will be the Astros' fourth.
We can think of a thousand ways for Berkman to "ground himself in God." Flipping the bird at the Houston faithful isn't one of them.
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 31, 2010 at 1:05 AM

    That's Berkman?

    Looks like you may be hiding something...Bergman!

    Don't be afraid. " Hymietown" welcomes you you Texas bred mishugener!

    ReplyDelete
  2. I'm Bill WhiteJuly 31, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    This is Joel Osteen's work.

    ReplyDelete

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