Question

Which of the following is not true about athletes and religion? Religious athletes have higher moral development than nonreligious athletes. Athletes sometimes use religion to justify their strong commitment to high performance. A shared religion can enhance bonds between teammates. Religion can help athletes handle the pressure of competition.

Answer 1

Answer:

Religious athletes have higher moral development than nonreligious athletes.

Explanation:

Athletes such as skier, Rebecca Dussault and weightlifter, Kulsoom Abdullah have attributed their success or commitment to their faiths. Because of their strong beliefs in a higher power, religious athletes may be better able to handle the stress of training, the downs of losing and injury.

Also, common characteristics help teams bond and a team with members who have a shared love of their sports as well as a shared faith have more reasons over which they can bond.  

However, being religious does not automatically mean an athlete will be more morally developed or a non religious athlete will be amoral.