Australian surfer, Nat Young, tried to register surfing as a religion, but to no avail. Many surfers combine their love of the sport with their own spiritual beliefs. In Huntington Beach, California, for example, a local Christian, non-denominational church occasionally meets on the beach for Sunday early-morning services. After the closing prayer, the minister and his congregation paddle out for a morning session.
Further reading[]
- Religion, Nature, and Surfing by Glenn Hening and Dr. Bron Taylor.