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May 03, 2017, 03:00:10 AM
Well, I was taught from childhood, that the gambling game is a sin, so I believe it is a sin. But, all depends again on each other's stance, because the purpose of each person in playing gambling is different. Maybe that purpose makes gambling play not a sin.
Gambling can't be called sin. Even though gambling is kind of wrong but in general gambling doesn't do anything to others it just affects the person who is gambling and the owners who may earn or lose.

When we talk about sin, we must bring religion here. And do you think that the thing that sin is only a disservice to others? That's not true. Do not you think that things that can harm you but not harm others is not included with sin. Although gambling sometimes only makes misery to oneself, if religion establishes as a sin, it is a sin. The thing that sin is not only when we harm others.
You didn't get my point first of all why do we follow such a religion which stops us from doing what we like or doesn't allow us to live peacefully. If a person like gambling that's totally his wish. If he loses that is his fault. Even though he loses he likes gambling so religion is no one to take his happiness away from him. It will only be considered sin when it steals money from others to gamble or any other wrong way
Religion will not necessarily forbid gambling. There is a good reason behind all that. We can see that gambling causes more misery for the players than to make people become wealthy. Actually if you think logically, gambling is detrimental because mathematically the odds of winning the gamble is very small, especially if there are many players. So religion tries to prevent it, so people do not lose money. And religion also forbids people from doing harm, either for themselves or for others.
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May 03, 2017, 02:04:00 AM
Well, I was taught from childhood, that the gambling game is a sin, so I believe it is a sin. But, all depends again on each other's stance, because the purpose of each person in playing gambling is different. Maybe that purpose makes gambling play not a sin.
Gambling can't be called sin. Even though gambling is kind of wrong but in general gambling doesn't do anything to others it just affects the person who is gambling and the owners who may earn or lose.

When we talk about sin, we must bring religion here. And do you think that the thing that sin is only a disservice to others? That's not true. Do not you think that things that can harm you but not harm others is not included with sin. Although gambling sometimes only makes misery to oneself, if religion establishes as a sin, it is a sin. The thing that sin is not only when we harm others.
You didn't get my point first of all why do we follow such a religion which stops us from doing what we like or doesn't allow us to live peacefully. If a person like gambling that's totally his wish. If he loses that is his fault. Even though he loses he likes gambling so religion is no one to take his happiness away from him. It will only be considered sin when it steals money from others to gamble or any other wrong way
We have different religion so we have different judgement on the topic whether gambling is a sin or not, as for me gambling is
never a sin, it's fun and although we can lose our money but the fun it brings would justify it.
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May 03, 2017, 12:15:28 AM
Well, I was taught from childhood, that the gambling game is a sin, so I believe it is a sin. But, all depends again on each other's stance, because the purpose of each person in playing gambling is different. Maybe that purpose makes gambling play not a sin.
Gambling can't be called sin. Even though gambling is kind of wrong but in general gambling doesn't do anything to others it just affects the person who is gambling and the owners who may earn or lose.

When we talk about sin, we must bring religion here. And do you think that the thing that sin is only a disservice to others? That's not true. Do not you think that things that can harm you but not harm others is not included with sin. Although gambling sometimes only makes misery to oneself, if religion establishes as a sin, it is a sin. The thing that sin is not only when we harm others.
You didn't get my point first of all why do we follow such a religion which stops us from doing what we like or doesn't allow us to live peacefully. If a person like gambling that's totally his wish. If he loses that is his fault. Even though he loses he likes gambling so religion is no one to take his happiness away from him. It will only be considered sin when it steals money from others to gamble or any other wrong way
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May 03, 2017, 12:02:10 AM
 However the bible clearly condemns the love of money.   So maybe that is what you are referring too?


Religious people use this phrase to make their believers to submit to that belief and donate a boundless amount of money for their religious activities.  And since there is no way in the bible ever written that gambling is a sin, then I can conclude that gambling is not a sin and not immoral.  Those who said that Bible said gambling is a sin and yet it is not written in it is face with serious problem.  

Revelation 22:18
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For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
King James Bible
And that the Bible is the ultimate truth? Very much what's written is fiction. Gambling is a sin not for you. When you become bankrupt you are condemning your family to the poverty-stricken life. Isn't that a sin?

It was not the gambling it is your lack of discipline that made your family to the poverty-stricken life.  Your love for money or greed to have more and have them in easiest way without doing any hard labor.  Do not blame a game for someones incompetent action and lack of discipline.  It is placed there, it is for you  to decide to gamble with all your wealth or not.
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May 02, 2017, 10:55:20 PM
For me to think that it isn't a sin because you do not doing anything wrong you are just having fun playing or making money .Then if you spend your money in bad things or to make you money you will do bad its a sin .Gambling isnt a sin only the things that you will do with the money you have .If you do good and just play its not bad .

How it is not a bad thing when you gamble for fun? Either you are gambling for fun or whatever, if you use real money then you will get real money in return. That means you are gambling and it is a sin. Your twisted words means nothing at all, even if you twist your words however you like, it is still a sin
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May 02, 2017, 10:33:06 PM
For me to think that it isn't a sin because you do not doing anything wrong you are just having fun playing or making money .Then if you spend your money in bad things or to make you money you will do bad its a sin .Gambling isnt a sin only the things that you will do with the money you have .If you do good and just play its not bad .

That is it. Gambling is a game and if it's fair, it's not a sin. You know the rules, it's very clear, you know about the risks and everyone is aware of the conditions, there isn't anything hidden, this way for me it's not a sin. But, if you start harming yourself by playing inconsequently and wasting all your and other's money it's a sin and when you make other people suffer because your addiction it's a sin as well.

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May 02, 2017, 10:19:11 PM
For me to think that it isn't a sin because you do not doing anything wrong you are just having fun playing or making money .Then if you spend your money in bad things or to make you money you will do bad its a sin .Gambling isnt a sin only the things that you will do with the money you have .If you do good and just play its not bad .
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May 02, 2017, 09:31:42 PM
 However the bible clearly condemns the love of money.   So maybe that is what you are referring too?


Religious people use this phrase to make their believers to submit to that belief and donate a boundless amount of money for their religious activities.  And since there is no way in the bible ever written that gambling is a sin, then I can conclude that gambling is not a sin and not immoral.  Those who said that Bible said gambling is a sin and yet it is not written in it is face with serious problem. 

Revelation 22:18
Quote
For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
King James Bible
And that the Bible is the ultimate truth? Very much what's written is fiction. Gambling is a sin not for you. When you become bankrupt you are condemning your family to the poverty-stricken life. Isn't that a sin?
Agreed, when something going beyond limits and causing a bankruptcy to ruin the entire living of a family or neighbors around him with the emotions because of the loss from gambling is always a sin. So knowing our limits and sticking to it always safe for us.
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May 02, 2017, 07:58:30 PM
 However the bible clearly condemns the love of money.   So maybe that is what you are referring too?


Religious people use this phrase to make their believers to submit to that belief and donate a boundless amount of money for their religious activities.  And since there is no way in the bible ever written that gambling is a sin, then I can conclude that gambling is not a sin and not immoral.  Those who said that Bible said gambling is a sin and yet it is not written in it is face with serious problem. 

Revelation 22:18
Quote
For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
King James Bible
And that the Bible is the ultimate truth? Very much what's written is fiction. Gambling is a sin not for you. When you become bankrupt you are condemning your family to the poverty-stricken life. Isn't that a sin?
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May 02, 2017, 06:54:56 PM
 However the bible clearly condemns the love of money.   So maybe that is what you are referring too?


Religious people use this phrase to make their believers to submit to that belief and donate a boundless amount of money for their religious activities.  And since there is no way in the bible ever written that gambling is a sin, then I can conclude that gambling is not a sin and not immoral.  Those who said that Bible said gambling is a sin and yet it is not written in it is face with serious problem. 

Revelation 22:18
Quote
For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
King James Bible
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May 02, 2017, 04:23:12 PM
Is gambling OK? Don't bet it! There's not an easy or instantly obvious proof text answer to that question.
Gambling is certified as sin, because most people who get involved here is became greedy but not all of them.
Because there are some gamblers played for fun only.
i think it is depending on your religion,  as we can see that gambling is illegal and forbidden in ISLAM and if a person is not following the rules of his religion then he is surely commuting a sin and he will be charge for that but still there are some religion where gambling is not an illegal activity and people are free to play gambling without any restriction. but still even there gambling is not allowed for kids and those people whose age is less that 18 year of age.
Now you bring an interesting point to the conversation, different religions have different beliefs ans as such different postures about gambling, it seems gambling is forbidden in Islam and I have heard conflicting explanations about the posture of Christianity about the subject, some say it is forbidden while others say it is not.
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May 02, 2017, 02:32:51 PM
There are several churches in my area that have a Bingo night....some have a casino night too.  I've also seen church raffles.....etc.  The Judea Christian Bible mentions the Israelites "casting lots."  So, I don't know if gambling is a "sin" but I do know that there are quite a few churches that have no problem participating in the activity.

There are churches for real that truly if there's an occasion they conduct raffle ticket to their program, and I don't know if that is considered as gambling tools. But for me, gambling is really a sin.
What makes gambling considered as a sin in almost every religion?
It is becausr gambling actually about takes benefit from other people misery.
And it was not justified to do that , the concept of gambling itself really like that right?
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May 02, 2017, 01:56:57 PM
God nooo !!! why would it be a sin to gamble. some people gamble to try their luck and some people gamble for entertainment. Gambling is fun for most of the people. Just don't gamble too much and just do it for fun and everything is still good. Wink

Why would it be a sin to gamble? If you really want to know the answer to your question, it's not the place. There are many here who convey opinions, who argue that gambling is a sin or not. But ask the religious experts, they can explain the reason to you in detail. They will not give you an indiscriminate explanation.
I am sorry to say but being honest gambling is a game of the greedy people. Weather anyone accepts the fact or not but it is the truth and to understand this phenomenon you must confirm the meaning of the word greed. I must say to you to grow up be mature and be brave enough to accept the truth.

Being greedy must be a sin as per humanity if you bother to go with respect to religion basis.
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May 02, 2017, 10:57:58 AM
God nooo !!! why would it be a sin to gamble. some people gamble to try their luck and some people gamble for entertainment. Gambling is fun for most of the people. Just don't gamble too much and just do it for fun and everything is still good. Wink

Why would it be a sin to gamble? If you really want to know the answer to your question, it's not the place. There are many here who convey opinions, who argue that gambling is a sin or not. But ask the religious experts, they can explain the reason to you in detail. They will not give you an indiscriminate explanation.
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May 02, 2017, 10:41:00 AM
There are several churches in my area that have a Bingo night....some have a casino night too.  I've also seen church raffles.....etc.  The Judea Christian Bible mentions the Israelites "casting lots."  So, I don't know if gambling is a "sin" but I do know that there are quite a few churches that have no problem participating in the activity.

There are churches for real that truly if there's an occasion they conduct raffle ticket to their program, and I don't know if that is considered as gambling tools. But for me, gambling is really a sin.

Everyone determines what he considers to be sinful and what is not. Therefore it is difficult to say in general. For me personally, this is not a sin. I do not kill people, so the main laws of nature are not violated
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May 02, 2017, 09:53:39 AM
There are several churches in my area that have a Bingo night....some have a casino night too.  I've also seen church raffles.....etc.  The Judea Christian Bible mentions the Israelites "casting lots."  So, I don't know if gambling is a "sin" but I do know that there are quite a few churches that have no problem participating in the activity.

There are churches for real that truly if there's an occasion they conduct raffle ticket to their program, and I don't know if that is considered as gambling tools. But for me, gambling is really a sin.
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May 02, 2017, 03:04:42 AM
Is gambling OK? Don't bet it! There's not an easy or instantly obvious proof text answer to that question.

Maybe in religious belief gambling was a sin, but gambling didn't mention in the Bible. However, the love of money is the root of all evil which is mentioned in the bible. Where in my part of it I am 100% agreed and believed in the Bible.

People does not only gamble to win money or feed their greed.  This depends on the purpose why people is going to Casino.  If a person purpose is to have entertainment and enjoy himself then where is the sin on that.  If you are using your own money from legit earnings, why would anyone consider it as a sin?

But the thing about gambling in sites or casinos is that many gamblers assumed that you earn there, but no one does, what are they gaining or earning is loses, not profits. It must be really an entertainment,  noone needs to seriously take gambling as a way to gain profit.
As quoted it needs to considered as an entertainment and spend same as that you spend on your holiday for some entertainment activities. If you're lucky to get some profit feel good about it, but on excitement don't go for a big betting on a sudden hoping big win. Because the luck could turn opposite anytime.
If a group of people or an individual is going to do suicide and we say that it is the will of the person to do whatever to his life, is not fair. So, we can’t say that being a tool of entertainment it cannot be termed as a good thing. Also when it makes a person happy due to winning it makes other sad due to loss.
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May 02, 2017, 12:35:21 AM
For someone gambling is job like any other, so there is nothing wron with it Smiley
Well it will onky be called job if you are work in a gambling site as a part of the team or you work for a real casino to play with the gamblers .but if you are only playing it is not a job its your choice ,Playing is not wrong
You have a good chance to make money if you are working in a casino because you are sure you will get paid since casino business is profitable. If that is your job you will always think that it is not a sin, instead you will defend it to anyone who would call it as a sin. That is your main source of income so it's just right to love your job and be proud of it.
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May 02, 2017, 12:32:12 AM
For someone gambling is job like any other, so there is nothing wron with it Smiley
Well it will onky be called job if you are work in a gambling site as a part of the team or you work for a real casino to play with the gamblers .but if you are only playing it is not a job its your choice ,Playing is not wrong
That's true. People mistook the concept of job. A gambler can't conesider gambling as job since at the first place, they are playing and not giving service which is what being done in a job. Though a gambler make gambling profitable where in he makes more likely consistent profit, it would never be considered as job.
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May 01, 2017, 10:04:26 PM
For someone gambling is job like any other, so there is nothing wron with it Smiley
Well it will onky be called job if you are work in a gambling site as a part of the team or you work for a real casino to play with the gamblers .but if you are only playing it is not a job its your choice ,Playing is not wrong
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