God cares about sport

Jonny Reid  |  Features  |  engaging with culture today
Date posted:  23 Jun 2025
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God cares about sport

Eric Liddell gave glory to God whenever he ran. Source: Wikimedia Commons

During a seminar, a pastor interrupted me with a simple question: “What even is the point of sport?” It’s a fair question.

Theologically, sport is often overlooked, yet it’s deeply woven into our society. Over 9 million people actively participate in sport in the UK, and millions more watch. Globally, its influence is vast.

Traditionally there have been three main Christian responses to sport:

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