Are the Astros Forgiven?

Feb 24, 2020

Are the Astros Forgiven?

As Christians we are taught Forgive and Forget. If someone wrongs you, you are to forgive them. Sounds easy enough.

But in sports, some people take things differently. The sin the Astros committed against MLB and its fans, can that be forgiven?

In time yes. Sports fans tend to hold a grudge towards teams and athletes a little longer then we do towards friends and family. Pete Rose, Steroids, Spy gate and Deflate gate. It took Red Sox fans 22 years to forgive Bill Buckner. On the other hand, it has been 44 years and Viking fans still don't forgive Drew Pearson. Move on Viking fans, move on.

What the Astros did was, to some purists, unforgivable. Haven't we all come across something that we did or had done to use that was, at that time, unforgivable?

We all will forgive them in time, I hope. Holding a grudge only causes hard feelings and an ulcer. I once heard a quote "I don't hate anyone. Hate takes too much effort." With that said, the Astros will be forgiven by baseball fans. In time. I only hope it does not effect the game. Meaning I hope that games involving the Astros are played with integrity. Again, the Red Sox moved on. If they can, we should be able too as well.

It's OK to not be an Astros fan anymore. But don't hold the game responsible. Lets enjoy this season and learn from the past.

- Andy