Sultana

Sorry will, this is 100% incorrect. Back in the day when churches were much more a part of people's daily lives; the synagog, temple, cathedral, church or what have you was absolutely the hub of community. It was often a place of worship/town hall/bureaucratic administration center/Communcations focal point, everything. It was *highly* relevant to everyday life, which is another reason why excommunication (or insert the appropriate term for the religion) was especially problematic.

As long as whatever's being done is up to the church's standards, and it's not interferring with classes or anything else important going on at that time, why not? From the church's standpoint, becoming a social focal point is a very good thing, it provides a place where like-minded folks can gather and have fun, and be more relevant in the modern man's day-to-day life. It helps to build a sense of community within that group.

I don't even attend church anymore, but I know about hosting social events. I think having a SuperBowl (tm) party at a church facility is a fabulous idea. It supports the congregation and their interests, and can also serve as a non-threatening, fun outreach.

It ain't all about praying and holy water. It's about life. Well, it should be, anyways.

Edited to add:
I do think it's a bit inflamatory to say "NFL bans churches". It's not a war on christianity. They (the NFL) would be @$$-holes to anyone they can intimidate, regardless. I hope the church in question works a way around it.

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