Teach us how short our life is, so that we may become wise. ~Psalm 90:12 “It’s only a game.”  This statement of seemingly obvious fact is what people often say to me when they are musing over why people care so much about football.   The sentiment behind this statement is one of exasperation, judgment, and desired diminution.  Football needs to get back to its proper place—to a game, a hobby, a past time that doesn’t carry with it the most important and profound parts of life.    And the feeling is that those who make it more than a game… Read the full post