As pro sports goes all-in on gambling, society is left to count the true cost
NASHVILLE (BP) – “Welcome to the 2027 NFL Draft! We’re coming to you from the Caesar’s Sportsbook Stage, courtesy of BetMGM, with additional commentary from the DraftKings desk back in the studio. But as we watch the FanDuel blimp circling above the festivities, we first have this word from Genius Sports, the exclusive sports betting data provider of the NFL.”
State of the Bible: Americans less engaged, but Gen Z bucking trend
PHILADELPHIA (BP) – Scripture engagement among American adults is at its lowest point in the 14 years the American Bible Society has commissioned the annual State of the Bible report, researchers said in releasing the first chapter of the 2024 report.
West Virginia transgender sports ban discriminates against teen athlete, appeals court says
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's transgender sports ban violates the rights of a teen athlete under Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools, an appeals court ruled Tuesday (April 16).
12 mainstream media giants accused of sex abuse, exploitation, enablement
WASHINGTON (BP) – Many turn to LinkedIn for updates on industry insiders, but among the billion professionals featured alongside respected companies are sexual exploitation leaders such as Pornhub and OnlyFans.
Biden facing criticism for highlighting Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter
WASHINGTON (BP) – President Joe Biden is facing backlash from Southern Baptists, other religious conservatives and the Donald Trump campaign for proclaiming March 31 – which coincided with Easter Sunday this year – as “Transgender Day of Visibility.”
Poll: Most Americans say religion’s influence is waning
(RNS) — As the U.S. continues to debate the fusion of faith and politics, a sweeping new survey reports that most American adults have a positive view of religion’s role in public life but believe its influence is waning.
Pastors getting their groove back after 2 years of stress and anxiety, survey finds
SUWANEE, Ga. – After a couple of stress-filled years, the majority of America’s pastors are feeling better about their ministries.
Resisting sports gambling sometimes a losing bet, faith leaders say
(RNS) — On Sunday, millions of Americans will gather with friends to eat snacks, laugh at the latest TV commercials and watch a little football as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.
Pastors oppose sports betting but often not actively
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – With the Super Bowl this weekend, don’t expect many pastors to place a bet on Kansas City or San Francisco to win the game, but a few may have more than a rooting interest riding on the game.
Social media leaders receive heavy criticism over child exploitation in congressional testimony
WASHINGTON D.C. (BP) — In a dramatic moment, Mark Zuckerberg turned during a Senate hearing today and apologized to families whose children have been victims of online sexual exploitation through platforms such as his.
