Topic: Gambling and Religion. Beliefs or Choices? - page 9. (Read 1384 times)

Following it or would be going against it will really be that totally be depending into someones decision and preference. Even if he does know that its prohibited but still continuing on dealing with it just because he/she do find it interesting or something that he/she really likes on dealing or playing with it then there's nothing you can do. People wont care if its a sin or not into religious approach or aspect. They dont really just that care because the thing that comes up into their mind is that playing gambling wont really be that a huge violation or prohibited thing as long they arent that putting someone in harm then its something that they will really be thinking up and this is why they do care less and would continuing on playing despite of those prohibitions and there's nothing we can do about it.

Belief or Choices? People would really be sticking into their choices on which this is something that be influenced on what are the things that comes up into someones mind on which it would be usually be sticking into the interest that they do have in mind. There are really things on which it shouldnt really be that trying out to connect because people would really be just that tending to stick out on what
are those things that they do want to deal with and doesnt matter if it goes against their Religion then they wont really care at all.

Exactly, I agree with your idea, on the other hand yes if we talk about whether gambling is prohibited or not in a religion then it is clear as you said that there are some religions that allow it but there are also some religions that strictly prohibit this activity by their followers which is one of them such as Islam, and if we talk or argue everything based on their respective religions then obviously I think it will never be finished and the problem will most likely become very complicated because of the difference of opinion.

But yes I think there is an easy way to simplify it and you have said something right above which is that we have to discuss this with a neutral point of view and realistically which is the fact that gambling can be a fun activity, but it can also be an activity that is very harmful to someone's life if done in the wrong way, And we can see how the state of someone who is already addicted, they always experience a lot of pressure and tension to stress and all of that happens as a result of treating gambling in the wrong way, meaning that something that can potentially destroy life should not be done and I believe that all religions must want the best for their people.

Generally religious people have strict view on gambling simply because it goes contrary to the laws of there religion. Gambling always exposes people to dangers that will make them go contrary to the laws of a particular religion, thats why religious people don't like gambling.

I have never encountered such conflict before. For me I see gambling as a normal thing. Though I am a religious person but I don't see gamble to the extent of having problem with my belief or having conflict between Religious believe and gambling.

They see gambling as something that can expose a person to a reckless lifestyle which may Leed to distruction or addiction.

I'm really not happy with the way you choose to misquote the bible all in the name to prove points, it is completely useless and this shows that you are not a Christian by religion and in a way be against it. The bible only talks about excessive love for money that triggers a get rich quick scheme which implies disobeying the commandments (like stealing and more) but no where did the bible talk about gambling.

People now see religion differently, the deal to one's eternity is something personal and not a matter of any religion. Religion is just like a step/guide towards achieving that eternity, so there are rules being laid by the fore rulers to help us in this our journey, this rules keeps us on the better part so we do not mistakenly fall into breaking those commandments. So I do not see how religion should affect me gambling.

Although I also don't know much about religion, what I know naturally is that every religion wants the welfare of its followers. The rules of religion have been established by reviewing how a person conducts his life, he will be good or how he conducts his life will not have any negative impact on his life. In every religion evil aspects are prohibited. As far as I know no religion allows gambling. Actions that lead people to evil or the influence of which people may become evil are completely prohibited. Every religion has the same message when it comes to gambling. But there are many people of all religions who gamble despite knowing these truths. They are gambling by ignoring religion. What I understand is that if a person manages gambling without becoming addicted to it, he will not suffer much.

Some of those religious leaders contradicts their teachings that why i don't let my religion affect my lifestyle, so far am not doing the wrong or I'm allowing my gambling life affect me or people around me then I don't see anything wrong in what I do. If a religious leaders says something is not good then they should lead by example not condemning an act and going back to doing same act you condem. The rightful way of seeing gambling is as a means of entertainment or fun but I think those who leave in a society where the economy is bad, with little or no job opportunities to help reduce poverty rate have no choice than to look for any means of survival and if gambling is the only means they could get money from, then they'll see it as a means of survival so I don't blame them though. Funny enough the condemning of gambling is not even helping cause the Internet has made it easily for people to gamble secretly.

Our beliefs are what we live upon, i don't see gambling to be influenced by religious belief but it should be a judgement subjective to any individual. It matter of choice, of which each religion clearly want her participant to be guided and avoid any crisis from dubious habits of which gambling is one of them if not controlled and moderated.

Am not a fan of religion, I just believe everyone acknowledges God and live within his confined rules.

Certainly not limited just to Christians and Muslims alone as other religions and it's faithfuls aren't exonerated, I only used  those two as reference point.

 Aside gambling or alcohol, these faithfuls do default on some other  teachings and commandments in their religion that are so immoral but as a result of their hatred for gamble they make it appear as though gambling is the worst of them all, but that's not true.  Nowadays, we have much of hypocrite in many religions and it socks whenever my path cross with such people. And it's for some of these reasons that we find some persons excluding themselves from any adherent of any religion in order to have freedom of enjoying whatever activity they love doing in as much as it doesn't cause harm to their next neighbor.

I think the major religions that we have today all dislike gambling most especially the ones with high denomination but I know of two main religious leaders that I have seen in a physical established gambling place, not ones and not twice I have seen them in that act and I don't know where to categorized them when they know that gambling is sinful or is that they don't care.

Today, many people see gambling as an opportunity rather than fun, and because the society is full of unemployed population, gambling has been the only source of lively hood to some people, if any men of God now decide to teach against the ways they pay them, they will either stop coming to the church or they will stop paying necessary fees like the tithes.

The world is now a civilized place where gambling is now common to everyone, even if they should teach against l it, it wouldn't stop people from playing because it's already in the system and you can't control what you don't build, they have to learn to live with it.

As a Roman Catholic, I do think that gambling is not strictly prohibited by my religion. The only prohibition that I felt was during the sermons of the priests about over expenditure to the point of neglecting our daily and monthly obligations to our families. Other than that, I have not faced any sort of prohibition or any kind of halting from our religion.


There are some religions that strictly implement the prohibition of gambling.

One example here would be the Muslims and their religion. They see gambling as something that is forbidden in their religion¹, to wit:


Though this may be the case, there are still some muslim countries that have gambling on their country or at least some parts on their world. Obviously, we all know the negative effects of addiction in gambling and on how it could potentially destroy the lives of many if left uncontrolled.

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1 https://ggbmagazine.com/article/gambling-in-the-muslim-world/

Well, this depends on every believers preferences whether they include religion on their gambling activity or not. But unfortunately, most gamblers I think do this thing where they seek guidance and luck from what they believe in especially as a catholican and I was once involved in this kind of scenario but I'm a changed man right now. I am not familiar with muslim countries since I know gambling is banned in their countries.

And there's nothing we can do about it but to accept on how they do have those kind of views towards gambling if its evil or sin. If we do really tend to look in overall then this kind of activity on which it isnt really that bad. The only bad thing is on the time that you do excessively deal with it on which we know that when things becomes excessive which it isnt really just that limited to gambling then you would really be finding yourself getting put into lots of trouble specially on the moment or condition that you arent that doing good decisions on things on which we know that it isnt really that just right that excessive engagement is something that you must do. Even if we dont really look into that biblical or religious approach and just make use of that ethical or sensible point of view on which it would really be that bad.

This is why on the moment that you are seeing someone who does have that kind of set of rules or religious prohibition about gambling then lets just respect it out and let people do follow
on what are those things that been preached out. Its a matter of respect of someones point of view or whatever they've been tending to follow.
Gamble for fun if ever you are really that tempted to play and dont make yourself that getting addicted.

Some religion views gambling like evil or sin, which is the reason they don't encourage their members to be part of gambling and if they discover you are a gambler they will begin to see you as an evil person in the community because you are a gambler.  

My religion is not against gambling, but they are against addicted to gambling because once you are addicted to gambling you can do anything stupid just to get the money to gamble and it will also occupy your mind in a way you will not be thinking about your future, which are some of the things my religion hat about gambling.

I don't have any conflicts with gambling, but I just discovered that my parents don't like gambling which is the reason I don't want them to know I am a gambler, and they will never know because I have many codes in my phone which they cannot access my privacy.

In most areas people gamble the way they want without fear, that's why few people that's 18 and some few months are gambling even in the presence of their family or elderly ones which is not right to me. At my stage I can't gamble in the presence of my family and in the presence of anyone but it's not that am afraid of them but there is something wey called respect. One gave to respect him self so that he/she won feel bad when the elderly ones are talk about him/her. You know, elderly people they beliefs that since they are above you in age they can say anything they want not knowing it's not properly and if you are the type that doesn't endure some harsh words you mill talk back and it will result to something else. But when you are in the presence of your mates, I mean people who you are more closer to more (friends or family), you can gamble on their present and you guys can share booking codes together.

Ordinary... every religion in regulating every corner aims well. That's what I hold.


As above, every religion has a good goal in regulating what is allowed and not allowed.
I see religious differences in terms of gambling are quite simple even in other fields. For me my religion, for them their religion.
If a religion prohibits gambling, then the reason behind the prohibition is due to the effect of gambling from a positive point of view.
For me, discussions related to religious differences in viewing gambling have a meeting point that can be felt by all gamblers who adhere to a particular religion.

It was a big issue in our big family before. I live with grandfather and his sons and daughter who are all religious. The traditional belief is never to gamble in front of anyone in our house but I know my Uncles are doing it outside.
I think I have never been in a position where I need to answer with what I do because back in the days we don't really gamble and we play cards with only a consequence of putting lipstick in the losers face until everything is filled with it.
I gambled when I was still a teenager but never to the extent of spending way too much money just for it. Luckily, my guardians didn't have any clue about it so I am saved. Up until know they didn't know I gambled before and they also don't know that I am gambling today. I still have a firm belief that my relatives should know nothing about it so I won't tell.

I’m an African Christian, religion here is mixed with tradition so much so that every denomination has its own doctrines and beliefs even though fundamentally we believe in the same God. That being said, I am not a religious person and do not confine my faith to doctrines of any kind. AFAIK, gambling is not a sin neither are tattoos or females wearing pants. Religious people will disagree but that’s my opinion on the subject.

There’s no perfect human even cigarette smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages and anything that will harm yourself is not allowed on any religious belief yet people still doing this without any remorse or guilt therefore I don’t feel any conflict on my gambling as long as it didn’t harm me financially and mentally.

Just like what I said above, I’m not considering my gambling activity as a sin since I’m not using in addictive manner. Just using it for leisure time activities.

Most of the religion is against gambling since it cause greed to people which is a sin. If people play casually without any greed feeling then it’s not a sin but just a typical entertainment activity.

That will be depends on how people views about gambling because playing gambling or not, they must realizes about the risks. If someone knows that gambling is prohibit by their religion, they will not playing gambling and will stay away from gambling, even if their family or friends asks them to playing gambling, they will refuses it. But some people still playing gambling, even if they knows that playing gambling is prohibits.

Every people will have their reason to playing gambling or stay away from gambling. We can't forces them to stay away or quit gambling if they still wants to keep playing gambling because that will be their decision and they must have responsibility to themselves. Maybe it's about morale on each people about gambling and how they will thinks about gambling.

I don't have problem with my religion and my gambling habit, its putting things in the right perspective and putting more value on what should be more valueable in life, of course religion is very important its our guide to right living and how to conduct ourselves in this world.
Gambling should take a back seat when it comes to religion, I know what is my priority and gambling for me is for entertainment and I can always leave it when religion matters needs my attention.
The Cause of depression in gambling is prioritizing more than what's important in life.