Alabama faith leaders are sounding the alarm regarding impending legislative efforts to create a lottery and legalize casino-style gambling and sports betting (including online) in the state.
Despite its legalization across many states, U.S. Protestant pastors remain opposed to sports gambling, but they’re not doing much about it, according to a Lifeway Research study.
Americans are expected to bet $1.3 billion on this year’s Super Bowl. While many believe sports betting is a harmless pastime, others say the human costs of expanding gambling are too high.
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen encouraged civic participation during a Nov. 14 ALCAP lunch held in conjunction with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.
ALCAP Sunday is now Ireland-Godfrey ALCAP Sunday, and the Nov. 12 emphasis provides an opportunity to pray and give to support moral values in Alabama.