US Government Checks Baseball Rules on Religion

美國政府針對宗教問題調查棒球規則

Jun 18, 2026, 22:51

Introduction

The US government is looking at Major League Baseball (MLB). The league warned players for writing Bible words on their hats.

美國政府正在調查美國職棒大聯盟 (MLB)。該聯盟因球員在帽子上書寫聖經經文而對其發出警告。

Main Body

Three players wrote Bible verses on their caps during a special night. MLB said this was wrong. They said players cannot write on their uniforms.

在一個特別之夜，三名球員在帽子上書寫了聖經經文。MLB 表示這樣做是不正確的，他們稱球員不得在制服上書寫。

Some leaders are angry. They say MLB is not fair. In 2020, the league allowed other messages on uniforms. Now, they say the league is against Christians.

部分領導者對此感到憤怒，認為 MLB 不公平。在 2020 年，聯盟允許在制服上刊登其他訊息。現在，他們認為該聯盟在針對基督徒。

The Department of Justice is now checking the rules. They say the law protects religious people. They believe players should be able to show their faith at work.

司法部目前正在檢查相關規則。他們表示法律保護宗教人士，並認為球員在工作時應能展現其信仰。

Conclusion

Now, the government must decide if MLB rules break the law about religious freedom.

現在政府必須決定 MLB 的規則是否違反了關於宗教自由的法律。

Vocabulary Learning

🧩 The 'Action' Pattern

In this story, we see a pattern: Someone $\rightarrow$ Does something $\rightarrow$ To something.

The government $\rightarrow$ is looking at $\rightarrow$ MLB.
The league $\rightarrow$ warned $\rightarrow$ players.
Players $\rightarrow$ wrote $\rightarrow$ verses.

💡 Simple Word Swap

To move to A2, swap basic words for 'describing' words:

Bad/Wrong $\rightarrow$ Not fair
Say $\rightarrow$ Warn (to say something is a problem)
Check $\rightarrow$ Decide (to make a final choice)

🛠️ Using 'Can' and 'Cannot'

Notice how the text talks about rules:

Ability/Permission: "Players should be able to show their faith."
No Permission: "Players cannot write on their uniforms."

Quick Tip: Use cannot when a rule says "No!"

Vocabulary Learning

warned (v.)

To tell someone that something bad might happen or that they must stop doing something.

Example:The teacher warned the students not to talk during the test.

verses (n.)

Short sections of a book, like the Bible or a poem.

Example:She read a few verses from the book.

uniforms (n.)

Special clothes that all people in a group or job wear.

Example:Police officers wear blue uniforms.

protects (v.)

To keep someone or something safe from harm.

Example:A helmet protects your head when you ride a bike.

faith (n.)

A strong belief in a religion or a god.

Example:His faith helps him feel peaceful.

freedom (n.)

The power or right to do, say, or think what you want.

Example:Everyone wants the freedom to travel the world.

Practice A2 words in a crossword→