TruPlay, a faith-based video game company, alleges that Google and TikTok systematically censored advertisements for its Bible-themed children’s games while permitting promotions for violent and occult content. The company reports dozens of ad rejections from Google since 2023 and a permanent TikTok account suspension in 2024, despite removing Christian terminology from campaigns. The American Center for Law and Justice submitted a letter to House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan requesting a congressional investigation into these advertising policies, arguing the actions threaten religious liberty in digital spaces and warrant examination of platform enforcement practices.
A Christian digital media company is calling on Congress to investigate what it describes as systematic censorship by Google and TikTok, alleging the tech giants have repeatedly blocked advertisements for its Bible-based children’s games while allowing promotions for violent and occult-themed content.
TruPlay, which creates faith-based video games and entertainment for children, has faced dozens of ad rejections from Google since 2023 under the platform’s religious belief in personalized advertising policy. The company offers titles like King David’s Battles and Chirp Song: Words of Praise on a subscription-based, ad-free platform designed to provide safe alternatives amid the 50 hours of weekly screen time many children now experience.
TruPlay’s Bible-based children’s games face repeated advertising bans from Google despite offering families faith-centered alternatives to mainstream entertainment.
CEO Brent Dusing says ads with phrases like “Turn Game Time Into God Time” and “Christian Games for Kids” were rejected multiple times weekly, despite targeting general demographics like parents and families rather than religious affiliations. The rejections continued even after modifications removed Christian and Bible terminology, though Google maintains that ads containing religious content ran as recently as November.
TikTok permanently suspended TruPlay‘s advertising account for repeated violations after the company began advertising in January 2024. The platform rejected ads including the word “church” and banned promotions showing cartoon images of Jesus on the cross from Apple App Store previews. Enforcement escalated throughout 2025 regardless of content modifications.
The American Center for Law and Justice submitted a five-page letter to House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan on Wednesday detailing what it calls systematic censorship of Christian content. The letter argues that the suppression threatens religious liberty in the digital age and requests a congressional investigation into advertising policies at both platforms. ACLJ officials Jordan Sekulow, Nathan J. Moelker, and Mark Kelly recommend prompt hearings by the Committee to find solutions ensuring an open digital marketplace for religious beliefs and viewpoints.
Dusing notes that Google and TikTok actively promote violent games like Roblox and the satanic-themed Diablo while blocking TruPlay’s family-friendly content. A Google spokesperson stated the company allows ads with religious content but prohibits targeting based on religious affiliations, applying policies consistently regardless of beliefs. TikTok declined to comment to CBN News.
TruPlay’s platform also delivers comics and videos to phones and tablets through its app. The case highlights tensions between tech platform policies and faith-based businesses seeking to reach families looking for alternatives to mainstream children’s entertainment. A number of theologians and church leaders emphasize baptism’s role as identification with Christ in discussions about faith-based content and community formation.
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