So too many of our evangelical leaders let their minds atrophy, while they keep their fingers nimble, operating religious gimmicks, to bring in the curious crowds. The 'mindless state' too often prevails. In contemporary western culture, one such great diversion is Entertainment. Entertainment has an important role to play in our enjoyment of life, it can so easily distract us from dealing with the real issues of life and the tragedy is that, in the process, it may distract us from attaining the Life that God intended us to have. While it masks the passing pains, it might also deny us the ultimate rewards of a disciplined life.
Athletes know the price they have to pay reach their goals.
Politics Religion News TV News and Current Affairs programmes tread a fine line between informing the public and entertaining the public. For the athlete we can see evidence of music being used as a distraction from the pain and boredom of repetitive gym or track work. With the professionalisation of sport, the athlete's is more is increasingly more that of an entertainer. It is a great way to let off steam, and distract us from the sometimes dreary and painful aspects of daily life, but it can also become a total obsession. For some the game becomes their life, their entertainment, their religion.