Most in the know are critical of the current state of religion, and Christianity in particular. My opinion is the problem is that we are more religious than ever when you treat the definition of religion as simply re-ligamenting or re-binding. So called "organized" religions simply claim their sets of beliefs, loyalty tests, and rewards are better than other religions. Pick us, they say, over them. But what if the problem is religion itself? What if religion, like "the law" that Paul rights of, might be a good foundation is something we must move beyond in order to become more human, to be more Christ-like? Are we really called to believe in Christ or are we called to imitate Christ?#

Taillon gave up three home runs yesterday and the Cubs lost to the Marlins 1-3. On the one hand he has given up an alarming number of home runs over the last 10 innings that he has pitched, on the other hand most of those were solo home runs. It might be that Jameson is tipping pitchies, or it might be bad pitch selection or execution, but it is also the case that MLB is mostly all about home run hitting these days. By current baseball standards, the pitching staff holding the opponent to 3 runs or less puts the loss on the team's offense, the win on the opponents pitching. Shota also gives up a lot of home runs as did Kyle Hendricks in the past and my guess is the overall rate increase has more to do with changes in hitting and these style of pitchers. #

In think in this era what is most important is pitchers not walking batters and not giving up a high number of hits. You might even say that 3 home runs on only four hits is a very good pitching. The real measure is the number or hitters a pitcher allows on base, which is part of WHIP measures and Jameson's current WHIP of 1.11 is below is career mark of 1.20. Home runs alone is not necessarily the factor in wins and losses, it's home runes in comparison between the teams. The loss last night was not on the pitchers, it was on the Cubs hitting. #