What's God got to do with football devotion? Plenty
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) celebrates following the overtime victory over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Packers 28-22 in overtime. Photo by Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports, courtesy of Reuters
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(RNS) Millions of Americans interweave sports and spirituality. And many think God has a hand in the outcome. But NFL devotees are slow to forgive a player convicted of domestic violence.