Southern Baptists Vote to Denounce Sports Betting, Endorse Bans on Online Porn
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Southern Baptists remain united in their long-standing opposition to gambling, pornography, abortion, and same-sex marriage, and they’re putting out stronger calls for the US government to ban what they see as sinful and harmful practices.
On Tuesday at the annual meeting, a slate of resolutions—positional statements meant to represent the position of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)—all passed by huge majorities with little to no debate.
Though the SBC’s opposition to gambling dates back to the 19th century, this week marks the first time Southern Baptists voted to condemn sports betting in particular. The new statement decries sports betting as predatory, backs government regulation, and asks Southern Baptists to refuse to participate.
