Liberty University’s student-athletes are mostly Christian. This would imply that they will do things that reflect their Christian beliefs. Most people are fine with this. However, some aren’t.
Liberty’s baseball squad traveled to Jacksonville University to face their conference counterparts. The three-game series lasted over three days. Derek Orndorff (Liberty center fielder) etched a cross into the ground behind the batter’s box Saturday. It is something he does prior to each bat. The home plate umpire quickly took the cross off his feet in the seventh inning of their Saturday game.
Before each at-bat @LibertyBaseballCenter fielder @derek_orndorffMake a cross in dirt This is the @ASUNBSBThe umpire doesn’t want any of this. He seems to be oblivious of the dirty work done by the batters. pic.twitter.com/DKcMY9UeTl
— BeLoudWearRed 🔥 (@FlamesWearRed) April 3, 2022
Let me clarify. It is common to see sports teams or athletes using their platforms to propagate a belief or ideology. Although many of these belief systems are harmful, anti-America and Godless, culture celebrates their supporters as heroes for higher causes.
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However, the moment an athlete desires to exercise his Christian worldviews (which most Christians would agree are healthy even if not genuine Christians), he gets literally erased.
It is only a small part of the larger problem facing our society today. We are trying to eradicate any evidence of Christian belief from today’s society, despite being founded on Christian principles.
Orndorff, however, reacted with class and compassion towards the umpire who didn’t show the same amount of kindness as he did.
praying for his heart & for the Lord to move in a special way. It is much more than the game of baseball.
The Gospel of Christ will never be ashamed of. Let His name never be forgotten. https://t.co/3ZP1Z1Y4t1
— Derek Orndorff (@derek_orndorff) April 3, 2022
Perhaps we can learn something from those who forgive others who are envious of them and stop trying to erase their faith or beliefs from public life.
The Flames won the game 6-2 but fell short of winning the series.