Churches deserve much of the credit for defeating gambling in Alabama and South Carolina.
O ne year ago, the tidal wave of gambling that surged across the United States appeared poised to swamp even the culturally conservative Southeast. Yet within a three-day span in October, gambling sustained major blows in both states. The church finally woke up. Is Gambling a Good Bet . The recent events in Alabama and South Carolina are very encouraging, because they show that when Christian people do get involved, they can make a difference.