Topic: Do You Phase Or Are You Slowing Down Your Gambling Activity When.... (Read 708 times)

I haven't found myself in this condition where I have to fully leave or suspend myself from gambling just for a holy week or what so ever the thing is except we have a program at our worship center and even as that we didn't see it as bad practice or something that is forbidden for someone not to gamble. I can say that when I am seriously occupied by something I wouldn't have that time to start thinking about gambling or anything that is not relevant the me in fact I put more effort to those things that are my priority first before considering any other thing gambling inclusively. Therefore, If there are things more important to me I won't create out time to start surfing around casinos and gambling site to make predictions or something else leaving my priorities.

I'm not a particularly religious person so from what I can tell you is that I don't really have done this kind of thing before, the closest thing is probably the vacation part and I really don't do any kind of break or phase before I gamble, I don't gamble a lot anyways so technically I've got a really long phase no matter, vacation or no vacation and although I'm like that, I can feel that I wouldn't be able to do the long phase before gambling again because when I gamble, I almost always want to quit playing but I want to pass the time so I continue doing so, I'm the obsessive kind of person so whenever I feel like I love what I'm doing, I don't want to stop doing it and the breaks in-between that activity is always full of excitement.

What an amazing practice you have in you country! I'm not from Spain, but from now on I'm buying a lottery ticket when I'm in a different location. (Unfortunately can't travel during the last two years, but I'm sure it's temporary thing). Did you or any of your friends won anything from betting on holidays?

If you're a religious person you will likely slowly down or stop your gambling activity, this is to focus the mind and the body to become immense in religious activity, I usually do this, here in our country, a week before the holy week people can easily feel the religious activity especially the holy week in the Christian world, its a month of the year that we should reflect on something beyond this world and forget all human pleasures, it felt good to the mind and also to the body.

But it isn’t not the simulation that makes it seen as a sin. In fact I have conversed with a few religious people, and none of them has been able to tell me why they think evil when it comes to gambling. For me I think it has to do with the fact that one of the characteristics of a gambler is greed. There’s no way someone is gambling and has never or isn’t currently being greedy on their returns. So maybe that’s why.

I also don't tone down my gambling activities only because of the upcoming holidays. I still take breaks, and it mostly depends on my current situation, as sometimes you can't avoid those times when it's starting to feel like you're overdoing a certain activity.

It's still a good way to take a step back if you need a reason to do so since it's one of the rare days of the year when you can shift your focus to something else.

As it should be but sadly there are people who do really missed out on doing the right thing but instead they do go into the opposite side of things on which they do really believe that they could really be able to
make gambling as some sort of job or income making on which we know that this something that most gamblers do really have in mind and the actual reason on why they are putting themselves into such
huge trouble with their finances because of those kind of false hopes on which gambling could really be ring.

When it comes into these kind of religion connected situation on which there are some stopping of any activity or some sort of,then it would really be just that depending
on someones approach whether they would really be that having that kind of behavior on continuing or not.

precisely! sometimes we need a break just to relax our mind, so  for the next time you play gambling, your brain will be refreshed and you will be able to focus more on what you have to do. It also helps to stop a little so that your playing does not lead to addiction and of course to avoid running out of money, gambling should only be done occasionally, not everyday and it should be done and treat as a normal entertainment not a job.

I'm a catholic so I usually stop all forms of gambling before the Holy Week I wrap up and use all my bankroll so I can concentrate and reflect on the meaning of the Holy Week, we have this week of the year that have to stop for a while and reflect on our existence.

I'm just glad that I'm not deep in gambling and I still have control so I can stop anytime if I want to, and it's worth it that we can stop from time to time it's good for the body and the mind, and just come back a week after the Holy week so it's a two-week rest of body and mind.

As far as I know, gambling is prohibited in Islam, so a person who is Muslim and is religious, wouldn't gamble in the first place because it's considered sinful and you wouldn't want to do sins when you are religious. If a person isn't extremely religious and gambles even being Muslim, I believe they might not gamble when the month of Ramadan is here just to respect the religion.

For me, I don't gamble too much nor I'm extremely religious, so for me, as I mentioned above, I don't gamble when there is a religious festival or time going on just for the respect of the religion that I'm a part of, and I start when there is nothing special going on.

Shaming people for gambling only on certain days is kinda whack. If you think it's bad, shouldn't it be bad all the time, right? Like, a sin is a sin, no matter the date on the calendar. Now, I'm not judging your gambling habits, but personally, I ain't got no beef with it as long as it's chill and doesn't mess with your values. You're not addicted, you ain't neglecting everything else for a quick buck, then go for it, even during holy seasons. Your conscience is clean.

But here's the thing, different folks, different strokes. Some cultures and religions see gambling as a straight-up no-no, while others are cool with it as long as it's responsible. So, banning it during holidays might be a way to respect those beliefs. Plus, gambling addiction is a real problem that can wreck lives. While responsible gambling is ideal, sometimes restrictions during vulnerable periods, like holidays, can be like putting training wheels on a bike – a temporary measure to prevent someone from going off the rails

Going on gambling breaks just to honor certain religious events sounds like a joke to me. You feel gambling is wrong but gamble all year and take a break only during special events just to do the right thing.  Choose which side you belong to irrespective of what your religion preaches. If you feel gambling is a sin, what is the point sticking around gambling and waiting for a  special moment not to sin. If gambling is a sin to you, avoid it by all means and all year so you will be at peace with your conscience.

I am a Christian and I see nothing wrong with gambling, as long as I am gambling responsibly and it hasn't affected my personal life in anyway.  I do not see the need for gambling breaks during special religious events, what difference does it make when I gamble all other time? I am not a religious person that condemns gambling, those who preach against gambling should stick to not gambling at all.

On the other hand there may be some religions or beliefs that consider or claim that gambling is a sin and should not be done or prohibited in their religion, and maybe there are also those who do not question it at all or mean to allow their people to gamble. I am not a religious expert, but I think and in my view is that most religions will prohibit gambling activities for their people because as we know that gambling is an activity that can stimulate the human brain which also has the possibility to eventually end up with a lot of problems in his life and even I have gamblers who are desperate to end their lives due to the wrong approach to gambling, and one of the reasons why I believe in this is because all religions provide rules that lead to the good of each of their people.

Everyone has their own point of view on some things, some say gambling is a positive activity and some say that gambling is a very negative activity that should not be done, but the main point in this case is, regardless of your point of view on gambling, it is important and recommended for you to be able to divide your time according to portions, meaning that you must be able to treat gambling naturally in the sense that when you have other activities in the real world such as religion then obviously you must put gambling aside at that time.

Lol, this topic makes gambling look like a crime for those who are religious, I don't consider myself as a big religious person, I do pray but I don't go to the church no more, because of my own reasons but if you are religious its a sign of disrespect for your religion if you are still gambling.

Going for your holy period is not bad, but after what happened? You go back to your gambling den, I think it is a very bad thing to do, if you are a gambler and you can't stop you need to pick a side, stop committing more sins just in case hell is real, have some damn respect for your religion.

There is no man of God, pastors and others that I can caught gambling and will still respect, because they are not respecting their God, why should I really respect such people?

No, yes, I'm a Catholic and I follow the holy week, but that doesn't mean I will also stop playing gambling if I want to. I don't know if gambling is a sin based on our religion, but for me, it's fine because I'm not affecting other people or involving other people in my gamble, and I'm using my own money for gambling, and that money I'm using is allocated only for gambling, so no matter what happens to it, it's fine. 

Maybe in some religions gambling is a sin, but I don't think there's no one who will disobey it and will play gambling without others knowing, especially now that there's a lot of online casinos, so you can play gambling all you want, anywhere or anytime, without being caught. So the question is, in some religious person in this forum, how do you will gamble when you still gamble despite your religion's rule about gambling?.

I also think it’s personal which is why I asked the OP if he thinks it’s a sin (I have my own belief). And about what I believe, it isn’t necessarily religious. If you’re going on a vacation with your family, I think it’s respectful to your family that you don’t spend time using your phone because it’s a time you are to spend with them, and It applies everywhere. If you believe in God then when doing a religious activity or whatever related, it is proper to respect him by cutting off any distractions (not just gambling).

Well your first and last paragraph are more like answering to your question. If you are asking whether people feel that gambling is a sin and in the last you feel it is disrespectful to God then that means you are seeing it as a factor that distract you with the worship of God and I think that was why those gamblers at the synagogue were chased away by Jesus Christ because they are distracting the worship as people began to gather around to watch those gambling.

Anyway, it is a personal conviction of people to do as their conscience have led them and truly things that has to do with religion are to be left to individual and I believe that the family has a major influence to how someone will interpret or follow the things concerning religion.

Religion is the opium of the masses and whatever they have been convinced on, you can hardly wash that away from them. If a cleric has come to convince someone about gambling, that is what that person carry on with. So whether it is sin or not could be subjective depending on one's conviction but it was not encouraged in the bible if you want to go through the bible and the holy books.

Hell no. My family are Christians and so I do tend to follow them whenever there are events and the like related to religious activities but I've never let it restrict me in terms of whatever I want to actually do. I don't think there are any restrictions whatsoever and my family knows I gamble and they never really make me stop whenever such events happen. Ofc I still have the decency to not gamble whenever I'm in the church or when I'm participating in any related events but that's about it.

If anyone were to argue that I'd have to make adjustments to my habits or activities because I'm religious, then they'd better prepare an argument that does not stem from the idea that gambling is being "unholy" or something related since I'd immediately write them off as a religious fanatic, which would equate to needing no conversation since it really isn't going to go anywhere.

Apart from religious activities which are truly sacred, gambling will not actually affect anything, as long as we can become religious believers who can truly prioritize worship then gambling will not be problem whatsoever.
Everything will depend on how each gambler is also religious follower, this will be related to sense of responsibility and also awareness that religious activities or worship are the most important.
However, it is not possible for everyone to do it because everyone perspective and mindset is different, there are many people out there who are religious or have belief in God but do not want to carry out religious activities and worship.

And from what you say there are many truths that can be found in reality.
There are even some areas that do have charity lottery bets and they manage them with the aim of using the profits to help people in need, this will actually still be considered gambling but has very good benefits.

You already have good attitude and from here you can know to determine what is obligatory and what is not and you can even decide what is good and bad for living life.
I myself also have no influence on anything, I know what I have to do and when to do it so there will be no problems related to contexts like this.

That's my reasons to leave gambling for a while. I often do this, take a breaks from gambling because I have another activity to do. I don't forces myself to playing gambling often because I know that will affect my finance. With stay away from gambling for a week or two during the holy week, I can attending religious celebrations with my family.

Yeah, that will help me to distracts my minds from thinking about gambling. Even if no religious celebrations, staying away from gambling is a must to avoid addiction and doing other activities. If we can take a breaks from gambling, we will not depends on gambling for pleasure.

We need to manage our times to do many things, not just playing gambling, to balance our life. By doing that, we can use gambling for a fun and enjoy our life.