originally published 8/1/1996

In his provocative book God in the StadiumRobert Higgs looks at the history of sports in American experience and at how organized religion has interacted with that history. He is worried about the decadence of professional sports and is concerned that sports in America have become more focused on winning prizes than on enjoying play, but he is also skeptical of those who see a fruitful alliance between sports and religion. Higgs cautions against those who want to exploit enthusiasm for sports in the interest of attracting people to the “cosmic coach with the ultimate game plan.”

This interview was originally published on Volume 21 of the Mars Hill Tapes.

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