The irony of the overlap between football and religion is that the ultimate prize in the NFL is worshiped like the golden calf from Exodus 32.
Folks in Baltimore will eventually be able to bow at the sculpted likeness of linebacker Ray Lewis.
Via ESPN.com, owner Steve Bisciotti said Thursday that the Ravens will be building a statue honoring Lewis.
“I think he set himself apart in Baltimore sports history, and we will certainly look into it and I would not be surprised if there is one there in the next year or two,” Bisciotti said.
Yeah, it’s common for mankind to honor great men and women with statues. Still, there’s a fine line between respect and idolatry. And anyone who claims that the statue of Lewis cries real tears on the anniversary of the team’s most recent Super Bowl win will probably be on the wrong side of that line.