Dave Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 The Catholic Church teaches that gambling in and of itself isn't wrong, but excessive gambling is. So why do many Protestants claim that gambling in and of itself is wrong? Where does it say that in the Bible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 The reason I've heard most often is that it's not good stewardship of the resources you've been given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXpenguin21 Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 my guess would be that because an excess involves a possible loss of money, which could've gone to those who don't have any instead of your enjoyment. if you spend 20 bucks on a fun night of entertainment or 20 bucks on a night of gambling, then that's pretty much even. but, if you spend 4,000 on one night on the town, or something to that effect, and 4,000 at one night at the casino, you can see the stupidity of a decision like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PedroX Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Dave, Many protestants associate gambling with other things such as crime, drinking, debt and prostitution. This association makes gambling look bad. peace... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Why the heck anyone would want to fund the mob is beyond me. Gambling is the "stupid tax" as dupped by Dave Ramsy, and rightly so. Playing poker with chips or pretzels with friends is one thing, but to throw your money away is S-T-U-P-I-D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXpenguin21 Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 fund the mob TOO MANY MOVIES!!! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don John of Austria Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Brother adam if that money is your entertainment money, what is the differance between troughing youyou money away in Vegas or disney world, accept at Disney world there is NO chance of coming back with morethan you leftwith, or even even up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAZEr Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 I'll bet you $10 that gambling isn't a sin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.SIGGA Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 I make 21 in April and I'm taking my free pull at Harrah's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 TOO MANY MOVIES!!! yeah, go find out how much money your state schools get from gambling. then find out how much money is spent on gambling. then find out how much it costs for administrative fees, prize payouts, payouts to indian foundations and organizations. You figure out where the rest of it goes. I don't remember what state it was, but i remember reading about it. In the last year one of our great states allowed gambling for the funds for schooling. In the first year they spent more money on help for gambling addiction than they've earned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.SIGGA Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 it pays for a large portion of louisiana teacher salaries too. cut it and they'll go broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin D Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 If I were to gamble, it'll be on lottery tickets once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foundsheep Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 I like scratchers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 I'll bet you $10 that gambling isn't a sin. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Here in Pa we pay for the senior citizens to get their meds at a discount with gambling money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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