One interesting phenomena was the 'bandwagon effect'. Many people came to support the Seahawks later in the season as their prominence grew through winning many games. Especially at the Superbowl, the number of fans probably quadrupled since the beginning of the season. And now that they won, I'm sure they have over 100 times the number of fans they started with!
However, what kind of value do these 'fair-weather fans' really add? Do they really have ownership over their role as a fan for the Seahawks, or did they just join because it was popular and the circumstances were favorable?
It is the same in our lives of faith. Do we believe in moral principles and values when it's popular and the environment is conducive to it?
The definition of a moral person is someone that aspires to live by absolute principles. Just as the Seahawks fans that became fans after the Superbowl can't be called true fans, a person that only aspires to live for an altruistic and noble ideal once it's popular and comfortable to do so cannot be called a moral person.
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| Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks quarterback |
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