Football fans' passion turns against NFL over 'anti-church' policy

INDIANAPOLIS (BP)--Football fans are up in arms over a National Football League policy that allows bars to host Super Bowl parties but essentially prevents churches from doing so, with some fans saying it once again shows why the NFL is often referred to as the "No Fun League."

The policy prevents large groups from watching the game on anything larger than a 55-inch screen -- which is too small for gatherings numbering in the hundreds. It also prohibits the Super Bowl from being shown in connection "with events that promote a message" -- which, of course, is a major reason most churches host such parties in the first place.

The policy applies to "mass out-of-home viewing," which includes churches.

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