By Hunter Hines Christian Action League April 12, 2024 As states continue to legalize sports betting, the Christian Action League is sounding the alarm over a concerning uptick in gambling addiction cases. Hotlines dedicated to addressing gambling addiction are witnessing a surge in callers, particularly among younger demographics, with men in their 20s and 30s […]
March Madness
Living with Holy Week’s Distractions
By Dr. Sam Currin Christian Action League April 5, 2024 Eastertide 2024 has come and gone. Holy Week—the seven days between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday—is the most sacred interval on the Christian calendar. Celebrated throughout all Christendom, Easter has largely remained a deeply religious event that has not suffered the crass commercializing of the […]
Game On or Game Fixed? Suspicious Betting Casts Doubt Over NCAA Tournament
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League March 22, 2023 After North Carolina lawmakers voted to legalize online sports gambling last year, the push was on to make sure that bets could be placed in time for March Madness 2024, which got underway on Tuesday. But the run-up to the popular NCAA tournament has already been […]
Beyond the Bracket: Spiritual Insights from March Madness
By Adam Dooley Christian Action League March 22, 2023 They don’t call it March Madness for nothing. While everyone has differing opinions, to me, no sporting event rivals a field of 68 teams fighting through a seeded bracket hoping to experience their one shining moment. Legends of bluebloods and dreams of Cinderella captivate our imaginations […]
Dangers of Sports Betting: Pastors and Key Church Leaders Should Prepare Their Members
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League February2, 2024 Online sports betting, given the green light by lawmakers last year, will get underway in North Carolina on March 11. Eager bettors can create accounts and deposit funds with gambling operators as soon as March 1. The dates, announced by the state lottery commission, which is tasked […]