Our sports heroes are under fire because of performance-enhancing drugs. The fairness of competition has been called into question. Drug screening was initiated to combat this problem. I applaud this solution. What I don't care for is what I call the 'scapegoat policy'. In order to scare the other athletes from ever using PED's, TPTB select one or two for harsh punishment. It doesn't matter if they are actually guilty. Perception trumps truth in these cases.
I know how it feels to be perceived in a bad light. Preconceptions are combined with inconclusive facts, and voila, someone perceives you to be 'guilty'. I've even done it to others (to my shame). There is a reason why God doesn't want us to judge each other. We aren't qualified.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Foolish mortals
It is understandable for us to question God. He invites us to ask him. The answers may not come as quickly as we like. In fact, we may not get our answer on this side of heaven. Still, I think we'll find that he always does what is best.
The real problem comes when we think we can do better than God. this is the ultimate expression of pridew and arrogance. We are limited creatures. Limited in our abilities. Limited in our understanding. Limited in our moral fortitude. I would submit that God designed us to think for ourselves, but not to rely solely on ourselves.
The real problem comes when we think we can do better than God. this is the ultimate expression of pridew and arrogance. We are limited creatures. Limited in our abilities. Limited in our understanding. Limited in our moral fortitude. I would submit that God designed us to think for ourselves, but not to rely solely on ourselves.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)