When 7-year-old Amalya Knapp took the beam at the New Jersey state gymnastics finals last month, her excellent performance symbolized a far more complicated balancing act.
Although she would have ranked fifth in her age group, eligible for a medal, her individual scores were discounted. She was unable to compete on a Saturday because of her Orthodox Jewish family’s observance of the Sabbath.
“I was upset,” Amalya said, “but my mother told me there are decisions you have to make.”
Brave choice. Right choice. Christians need to emulate. Sports are out of control — the new suburban religion.
Agreed. How many parents let children attend Sunday morning sports events? I say good for her.
[b]Chariots of Fire[/b] was about this same problem, though for a Christian and at the Olympic level. It always amazed me how much Hollywood & our country embraced that movie. I’ve wondered if it would have a different reception now than when it was released.