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To what extent is sport like religion?
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To what extent is sport like religion? The question to be addressed is 'to what extent is sport like religion'. The dominant argument will be that sport is like religion. Readings by the following will be used to discuss this question Weber, Durkheim, Overman , Rojek (1995), and Coakley (1993). Weber theorised a correspondence between 17th century Protestant religion and the values of modern capitalism. Weber's thesis was then used by Overman to describe the puritans relationship to sport. "Puritans emphasised mind over emotion, and revealed a profound fear of sensual pleasures and extravagant spontaneous activities such as play and dance were especially feared" (Overman 1997 pp. ). It was a puritan belief that they should live by the following characteristics self-control, thrift, hard work and modesty. Idleness and luxury were morally condemned "Waste of time is the first and in principle the deadliest of sins. The span of human life is...
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