David Oakley Ambassadors in Sport ETHICS AND FOOTBALL David Oakley Ambassadors in Sport
Ethics and Football Framework Ethics within Sport – Past & Present The need for such an examination Definitions Christian Response and Behaviour Biblical Input
Ethics and Football Origins of Sport and ‘Virtue’ Present Day Sport and ‘Fair Play’
Why is an examination of ethics and football necessary? Good of Football (and society) Personal Fulfilment Motivate for good behaviour Christian moral life framework Continued Engagement
Salt Influence in Football Salt looses its saltiness when it becomes contaminated Christian ethics could bring flavour and preservation into football
Light Light should not be hidden or it is useless The light of Christ should be uplifted high through good deeds so that people will praise God
What is Ethics? 1/ How people treat each other in football Character Actions 1/ How people treat each other in football 2/ Shape the way people act in football 3/ Moral evaluation of football
Niebuhr’s typology Christian responses to Culture Christ against Christ of Christ above Christ in tension Christ Transformer
Accommodation Dualism Transforming Withdrawal Segregation Capitulation World Faith World Segregation Capitulation Reject Redeem
Biblical Contributions to Ethics and Football a) Sporting Metaphors Sport and Faith Ethical Qualities b) Models of Excellence Characters that excelled in competition c) Love your Neighbour Teaching in Matthew and Luke d) Keep in step with the Spirit Galatians 5 Model
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