re: I already see a big problem with SECN

I know this is the Rant, and people hereon aren't really highly opinionated. However, there seems to be a worldwide problem that seems to center on sports teams and their fans. Many elevate their favorite team to a "god-like" status and continue to worship these man-made gods to the point of insanity. If a team "worship" fragments or destroys a relationship between two human beings (or between God and man), and elevates itself above the "condescending to people of low estate" attitude we are to have, it basically alienates us to the point where we become "insane." I have to continue to remind myself that my wife (an Alabama fan) and commitments are more important than LSU football. There is nothing wrong with balance, but the temporal things wear off in time, but true love for/from God and people should exalt itself above all. We feed what we love, but that love is usually tested when we are in the throes of frustration and disappointment when our team is behind or loses. Do we have self-control? If not, we will throw things at the TV or have a tantrum. Can we graciously lose and win without destroying a relationship? Perhaps we need a 12-step recovery process (like AA or Celebrate Recovery) that involves us sports fans? The first step in the process is to get out of denial. Following the rest of the process should get us to a point where relationships are more important than addictions. I find myself in denial more than I wish, but there is hope. I apologize is I have upset someone's apple cart, but I can rant, too...