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Religion and Sport: Rituals, Superstitions, and Proselytizing, Study notes of Religion

University of Brighton Religion

The intersection of religion and sport, focusing on the use of rituals and superstitions in sports and the role of religion in sports organizations. It covers the definition of rituals, their functions, and how they develop, as well as the use of religion in sports for publicity and cohesion. The document also touches upon the connections between religion, sport, and politics, and the legal aspects of prayer and proselytizing in sports.

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What are the functions of rituals in sports?
How does religion influence sports organizations?
What are the legal aspects of prayer and proselytizing in sports?

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#Religion and sport using each other.

<Sport using religion and magical practices (superstition)

–What is ritual? [citing Womack, in S.J. Hoffman (Ed.) Sport and

Religion. 1992] Definition: prescribed formal behavior with the

following characteristics:

–(1)repititive

–(2)stylized

–(3)sequential

–(4)non-ordinary

–(5)potent

–Kinds of ritual

–initiation: e.g. shaving of hockey players, hazing: signals

change of status to being in group

–preparatory rites – control fear, influence outcome

–day of game: eat same stuff, take same route to game, wear

same clothes

–pregame rituals; dress all one side first

–activity-specific rituals [# times bounce ball before foul shot;

kicker motions]

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# Religion and sport using each other.

< Sport using religion and magical practices (superstition)

W hat is ritual? [citing Womack, in S.J. Hoffman (Ed.) Sport and Religion. 1992] Definition : prescribed formal behavior with the following characteristics: - (1)repititive - (2)stylized - (3)sequential - (4)non-ordinary - (5)potent
Kinds of ritual
- initiation: e.g. shaving of hockey players, hazing: signals change of status to being in group
- preparatory rites – control fear, influence outcome
  - day of game: eat same stuff, take same route to game, wear same clothes
  - pregame rituals; dress all one side first
  - activity-specific rituals [# times bounce ball before foul shot; kicker motions]

rites of protection
- behaviors: e.g., step over foul line
- habits: e.g., keep number, equipment the same
- taboos: e.g., don't mention no-hitter
W hen is it used?
The concept of edge work-- Work in which the outcome is consequential, highly skilled performance is required, and the margin of error is very small. Can involve:
danger (e.g. soldiers going into combat)
uncertainty and ambiguity
high likelihood of failure
W hat are its functions?
focuses attention, induces motivation
signals to opposing team that you are serious
coping strategy for high risk, high stress activities
deals with ambiguity
expresses individuality
leads to cohesion within groups

< Religion using sport

Churches, religious leaders, church-related universities – use for publicity, attendance, cohesion, continuation
Religious organizations within sport
- FCA. Purpose is to spread the word.
- AIA. In most places, they get to proselytize at half time. Not here.
- Missionary groups use international events.
Impact
- Positive: traditional values such at the Protestant ethic, emphasis on hard work, self-discipline, success
- Negative: discourages dissent, can prevent student-athletes from speaking up to coaches, since obedience and submission to authority is part of ideology
- No discussion of excesses and social problems within sport: violence on and off the field, date rape, drug use, spouse abuse are not issues these proselytizing groups deal with, nor do religious coaches, to my knowledge
VIDEO: Mt. Zion Academy: Religion and basketball

#Connections among sport, religion, and politics

< W hat are politics of athletic proselytizing groups?

All stand for Protestant ethic, the core values of the founding fathers of our country and of Christianity.
Also are associated with conservative social values – "family values", which go along with:
- Conservative political agendas
- Male dominance – keeping women in their place.

< The Promise Keepers (Becky Beal's "The Promise Keepers' use of sport in defining "Christlike" masculinity " J. of Sport and Social Issues, 1997). What are characteristics?

essentialism – belief in innate differences between men and women that are God-given
sport as demonstration of qualities of masculinity linked with superior leadership
sport as means to rally men around male superiority – sport is male, and better than female passive values
sport images and metaphors that conjure mental images of male superiority – e.g. life as a relay race (run by men)

#Legal aspects of prayer and proselytizing (continued)

1989 case disallowed pre-game invocations.
2000 Supreme Court decision disallowed student-led prayer over PA before High School football games in Texas
VERY CLEAR that any form of group prayer violates the establishment clause.
However, recent court case (2002) allowing state vouchers in religious schools and Bush policy of allowing "faith-based" groups to be paid for doing welfare-type work may signal pending changes
What is legal depends on the decisions of courts and those decisions can change as political climates change

< The UW Athletic Division policy. Discuss