For fans of American football this was a tough week. American football is an unforgiving sport. Most of the time, people are valued for what they do on the field, not for what they are as a person. Causing injuries, bad temper, poor relationships, and a total lack of moral decency is ok when touchdowns are made and games won. Players that fall into these categories include blacks, Hispanics, whites, and a myriad of other races.
Players come from rich and poor backgrounds, educated and lacking education.
In virtually all situations it is what happens on the field that counts, not who they are as a person. Too often institutional religion is an unforgiving place. Most of the time, people are valued for how they act, not what they believe and do. Causing emotional injuries, ignoring biblical behavior models, living with poor relationships, and a total lack of personal accountability is ok when people dress the right way, say the right words, and know the right people. It would be nice to say that someone else is responsible for what happens, however people who fall into this category come from all races, economic, and education backgrounds.