In this radio clip Adam Carolla discusses how he believes religion is foolish and stupid. He continues to argue and gives his reasoning; first he says how he does not agree with all of the religious requirements that people have to follow, he gives the example of Muslims who have to dress in robes and pray five times a day. Adam goes on to give more examples of how religion is foolish and wrong; however he then talks about how sports can be like religion which I would have to agree with. Many Americans today worship and idolize sports teams and athletes. Many religious people have crucifixes, mezuzah, etc in their home while many people who worship sports team will have team colors, posters, and so on. In a religion many people who all believe in the same beliefs come together and practice those beliefs, in sports people come together to watch their team play whether it be at a bar, a friend’s house or the actual stadium. Over the course of history countless people have died fighting for their religion. If you have ever been to a Red Sox Yankees game you would know that just like religion fights and battles between the two sides occur and tragically people are seriously injured and killed. Adam Carolla also talks about how religion can be passed down through family, just like sports teams. Growing up my family was die hard Red Sox fans and practiced Judaism and because of them I now consider myself a diehard Red Sox fan and a Jew. While Sports teams cannot answer the question to god but they do give many people a sense of hope and can bring communities together.
Carolla, Adam. "Adam Carolla." Adam Carolla with Teresa Strasser. KLSX. Los Angeles. 5 Mar. 2008.
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