According to this Atlanta Journal Constitution article, when 14-year old Kacy Stuart recently took the field for the New Creation Center Crusaders against the East Atlanta Mustangs, she was met with a pregame statement from the opposing coach, read over the intercom.

Kacy, a 14-year-old freshman, didn’t hear the entire statement, but it was these final words, a quote from Romans 12:2, that took her by surprise: “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

The passage, while vague to some, has been interpreted by others as a warning against Christians conforming to un-Christian ways of the world. In the case of Kacy, its about girls playing a physical sport with boys.

According to the story, Mustangs coach Alan Hawkins issued the statement because he “believed strongly that men should honor women, not hit them.” Apparently “honoring them” also includes embarrassing them in public and not allowing them to compete with the boys.

What do you guys think? Anyone have a problem with a girl playing high school football? What about the use of scripture in this instance? Read the story and let us know what your take is.

(AJC.com)