Soccer as religion
Posted 5 July 2010 by Bob ChapmanSince Independence Day fell on a Sunday, some Episcopalians had discussions about how much the civil holiday was to encroach upon the due celebration of the Lord’s Day.
Then there was what the congregation at the Hervormde kerk (Reformed Church) of Godlinze, Groningen, Netherlands did on June 25, 2010. They sang “Wij houden van oranje” (“We love Orange”), the Dutch Football Anthem.
Considering what the Orange has done at the World Cup Games in South Africa, I do not think we can argue with success.
For those of you with an interest in pipe organs and church tower bells, following Dennis Wubs on You Tube can be fun.
Meanwhile, I will be practicing het Wilhelmus. The Netherlands may declare war on the United States. After all, they did beat Brazil at soccer.
