One of the reasons why I say we need a theology of leisure has to do with the nature of innovation and technology. Our economy is all about knowledge today. Without the time to play, to enjoy, to associate freely with others, to game, to explore, and to tinker in technological development separate from whatever job obligations you require to live and provide for your family you won’t be able to innovate or improve technology in any significant way. We tend to emphasize work as hard labor or drudgery but even here work isn’t what it used to be. As the gospel progresses in our society, work itself is transformed into something creative and glorious and so is our leisure time.