“Prayer, Tebowing and the Super Bowl: The evolving relationship of sports and religion”
Read a Jan. 31, 2012, essay on sports and religion by David Briggs, posted on the Ahead of the Trend blog on the Association of Religion Data Archives website.
Tag: evangelicals
“Tebow, Manning and Pat Robertson”
The Rev. Pat Robertson said on The 700 Club show that because the Denver Broncos signed star QB Peyton Manning to supplant Tebow, it would “serve them right” if Manning were injured. Read about it in a March 23, 2012, article from the New York Times.
“Denver Christians mourn Tebow’s departure, say they’ll root from afar”
Christians in Denver, where Tebow played last season, mourned his departure but said they will root for him from afar. Read about it in this March 21, 2012, article from CNN.
“Faith Often Has a New York Accent”
The New York Times compiled a list of big-name athletes who have played in New York City and are also well-known believers in this March 21, 2012, article.
“NYC churches praise Tebow’s arrival”
A March 24, 2012, Fox News story recounts how New York churches are already angling to get Tebow to come preach from their pulpit.
“Where Will Tim Tebow Go to Church?”
An article at Slate explores the huge number of evangelical churches in New York and where Tebow might worship.
“Oral Roberts, 91; trailblazing, empire-building evangelist”
Read The Washington Post obituary, “Oral Roberts, 91; trailblazing, empire-building evangelist.”
“Televangelist Oral Roberts dies; pioneering preacher of the ‘prosperity gospel’ was 91”
Read The Los Angeles Times obituary, “Televangelist Oral Roberts dies; pioneering preacher of the ‘prosperity gospel’ was 91.”