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'He Gets Us' is Back Again to Advertise Jesus During the Super Bowl

February 5th, 2026

The group 'He Gets Us' is advertising Jesus Christ during Super Bowl LX. This year's ad eschews politics and instead focuses on personal issues brought on by modern life - but will the message resonate with viewers?

Political & Religious Controversy 50 Comments

Is the Super Bowl Halftime Show Too Lewd For TV?

February 3rd, 2025

Louisiana lawmakers and faith leaders are calling for a tamer Super Bowl halftime show, citing past performances as too lewd for a family audience. Should this year’s show clean up its act?

Political & Religious Controversy 69 Comments

NFL Player Bashes Pride Month as “Deadly Sin”

May 15th, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has landed in hot water over comments on Pride month, Catholicism, and women’s roles in society that came during his recent commencement speech at Benedictine College.

Political & Religious Controversy 220 Comments

Super Bowl Foot Washing Ad Sparks Controversy

February 13th, 2024

What was up with those pro-Jesus foot washing ads during the Super Bowl? The 'He Gets Us' ad campaign dropped tens of millions of dollars to get their message across in primetime, but no one actually seems happy.

Political & Religious Controversy 192 Comments

68 Million Americans Will Gamble on the Super Bowl – Is That a Sin?

February 9th, 2024

Is gambling a sin? Tens of millions of Christians are predicted to gamble their money on the Super Bowl this year, even as new research shows that more than half of Christian pastors say gambling is morally wrong.

Christian 44 Comments

Jeep Super Bowl Ad Sparks Religious, Political Controversy

February 10th, 2021

One of the most talked about commercials of this year's Super Bowl was Jeep's appeal to 'meet in the middle' that heavily utilized Christian imagery. Is tying your brand to one religion or another ever a smart move?

Political & Religious Controversy 50 Comments

Goodbye "Redskins" – NFL Team Announces Name Change

July 14th, 2020

After years of protests and pleas from activists and Native Americans alike, the Washington Redskins are finally changing their name. The change comes as part of a larger cultural reckoning with racism in America.

Political & Religious Controversy 142 Comments

Christian Activist to Sue NFL Over Risqué Halftime Show

February 7th, 2020

A Christian activist is trying to sue the NFL and Pepsi, claiming that viewing Jennifer Lopez and Shakira's risque halftime show puts his very soul in danger of going to Hell for an eternity of damnation.

Political & Religious Controversy 79 Comments

High School Football Team's On-Field Baptisms Draw Criticism

September 17th, 2019

The 'character coach' for a high school football team in Tennessee is in hot water after he baptized two players on the football field. The school district says no laws were violated, but the Freedom From Religion Foundation says it's a blatant violation of the separation of church and state.

Political & Religious Controversy 20 Comments

Churches Urge Kaepernick Haters to Donate Nike Shoes Instead of Burning Them

September 11th, 2018

Just when it seemed like the nationwide debate over former NFL player Colin Kaepernick was dying down, Nike poured some high-intensity fuel on the fire by featuring the controversial figure in a new ad campaign.

Political & Religious Controversy 130 Comments

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