Why Does the Media Avoid Olympic Faith Like the Plague?

Watch CBN's Heather Sells interview with author Eric Metaxas about the media's coverage of Olympic athletes' faith?

Does the mainstream media explore the faith of Olympic athletes or even follow up on and report when athletes explicitly talk about their belief.

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Culture watcher and author Eric Metaxas says no. He even argues that mainstream journalists "have gone out of their way to avoid the faith angle."

He spoke with CBN News about what he considers to be "bad journalism."

The latest athletes to include their testimony in their win: the three American women who won the 100 meter hurdles in a medal sweep.

Brianna Rollins, Nia Ali and Kristi Castlin took first, second and third in the race Aug. 17. Afterwards, the runners spoke about how they held a prayer circle Wednesday morning and felt God's presence during the race.

However, most mainline media leave things like that out of their stories. In one of the most glaring examples, the BBC has been accused of ignoring Olympic great Usain Bolt's Christian faith, despite his outspoken declarations.

Representatives for Bolt say the BBC has known for more than four years about his tradition of giving God the glory before and after each race.