Topic: Why in some religion gambling is forbidden? - page 2. (Read 2031 times)

Even if they are 18 years, they still unstable in their minds as they still needs to be guided by adults in around them. But those who are 18 years feels not convenience if adults knows that they are playing gambling. So that they must learn about self control in playing gambling to avoids losing much money and prevents many problems.

People knows about sin but they don't thinks much about that. They thinks that playing gambling is like the other activity that they do and if they can control themselves in gambling, they will not face any problems at all. That will be danger if they lose control, especially many people already lose it so they will learn hard about self control before something bad happens to them. Playing gambling needs many things to protects them from the problems.

If they already knows that gambling can gives them problem, they must not close to gambling instead stay away from gambling. They must protect themselves from the tempts of the gambling because they will not knows when they will gets tempts from gambling.

Many people already tempts to playing gambling and makes them lose self control from gambling. It's why we must always remember that gambling is just one of many activities that we can do to have fun. We can do the other activities and not using gambling to have fun and that will be safe for us because we can avoids lose much money and gets addicted to gambling.

Religion tells people about the bad and the good but human have their own selection and they will responsibly with what they takes. They must knows that playing gambling can gives problems so they will prevents that problems occurs to them.

That's right bro, perhaps what is feared is that they will forget themselves because they do it too much. And indeed if gambling is done too much it can make us lose our minds and there are many people who are stressed because they are addicted to gambling. I think even though his religion doesn't have a problem with gambling, I mean gambling is legal according to his religion but that doesn't rule out the possibility that someone could become addicted and experience life ruin. In fact, in my opinion, maybe if it's like that, they can gamble freely without any fear. Meanwhile, for religions that prohibit gambling, and we still do it, it at least gives us a sense of anxiety.

indeed the key is limitation, when we gamble with the limitation in mind it won't be a problem, I myself rarely gamble now because I don't have the enthusiasm anymore. So I only gamble when I really want to, but still within the limits that I set because I don't want to experience bad things, whether it's excessive addiction or losing a lot of money.

            -  Most religions today do not like gambling, and they think it is bad. People today have different beliefs when it comes to gambling. For some, it may be bad, but for others,
it is good and helpful and can provide entertainment or comfort when we are alone or have problems.

And for others, it's treated as a job, one they can't let go of because gambling has become a habit; in short, they have an addiction to gambling.

As a gambler I wouldn't condemn any gambler and in the same way I won't say what Muslims do to curtain gambling in their religion is bad, there are fact that are responsible for some religions putting restriction to gambling and one of those things is excessive and irresponsible gambling, one thing is for sure gambling is not a career some people gamble as if all their life depends on gambling and it is not ideal and most of this religions understand that a gambler can do anything in other to gambler so in other to prevent this from happening they outlaw it.
Every addictive character is been outlawed by most religion, ranging from alcohol and gambling which are the major addiction stuffs, for me if people can handle their gambling habit very well, there is know need of restricting them from it but the problem is how to identify responsible gamblers.

Totally depends on a particular person on which we know that there are ones who do really care about on whats prohibited or whats been not allowed specially into their religion,
but its true that there are people who dont really care since committing out such activity isnt really that too much of a problem for them since they do able to control
themselves on playing gambling. The only issue on here on why its prohibited by most religion is that it could really be resulting into those kind of prohibition on which it is really something reasonable.
The main thing on why most people been thinking that it is really just that fine to commit such sin because they arent doing something wrong against other people which i think it is also reasonable.

Usually people who are ended up on committing suicide or having that criminal act because of too much gambling addiction.

In my opinion, this is all social media's fault. I mean, there's a good side to social media because we can somehow connect with our relatives who are far away from us but still, there are limitations that seem to be uncontrolled by them. Gambling, pornography, and other things that are against one's religion can be seen there and social media filters seem to be having trouble in fixing it. There are still others who are getting away from it.

Weakening religions, I agree with that. Unlike before we ain't too busy to look at our smartphones the whole day so we always have the time to go to church and do the traditional Sunday worship but it's different now. A person could say he/she will just use his phone to watch the livestream of it but we all know that's not what is going to happen.

The gambling industry is stronger now because of the ease of access and I bet 1/1000 (maybe higher) people would rather gamble in their Sunday rest than do the praising of their God.

It is a fact that most gamblers today are also people who worship every week or pray every day, but they prefer to continue gambling because they think that gambling is a normal activity and even though their religion prohibits it, they think that it is a venial sin - so it doesn't bother them too much.

I agree with that theory, but I still stand on my position about gambling being banned from certain religions mostly because the partaking of gambling is highly associated with greed, almost from the beginning when people start to gamble and wager money to try their luck. The other problems which come after someone gets addicted are seen by religious people as a consequence of something of an action which was already inmoral and degrading to the spirit of the person and their wellbeing.
The most religious people will not care whether one is a responsible gambler or not, whether one tries to keep a budget to gamble (separated from our other expenses) or not. They will still believe we are hurting ourselves in a very serious manner by risking money and it would be just matter of time before we lose control over our lives because of all of it.

With having that technological advancement then everything that would be touched up will really be that subject to change or something that would be gradually happen. Its inevitable i would say but there would really be those sacred things which would really be just that remain the same and cant really be able to be altered. It is really just that depending on a certain person whether they would really be that
tending to abide with those religious rules or would really be ignoring and accept that they have committed sin by those violations that they had made? Each one of us would really be having that corresponding decisions which needs to make off and some are really that too serious on following on what scriptures would be saying and would really be that avoiding as much as possible.

Whereas, there would really be those people whom would really be that tending to avoid it out as much as they could and there are ones whom do really that violate
and would continue on what are the things that they do have in mind and would be engaging with it no matter what.

Religions not only wanted to keep people away from gambling, they also wanted to keep people away from prostitution and interest. But today the porn industry has legalized prostitution, just as banking has legalized interest. The world is rapidly secularizing and the influence of religions is rapidly weakening. Unless you live in a small village or a small town, in 20 or 30 years you will be caught up in this wind and you will see gambling becoming legalized.

I am not aware of any religion where legalizing gambling. Because based on gambling, there are various types of greed and addiction that bring disaster to people. I will not mention any particular religion because every religion talks about human welfare. Gambling would have had no effect if people had accepted it as a natural form of entertainment. But because of gambling people are indulging in various kinds of vices. Someone is stealing to manage gambling money which is not acceptable in any religion. Someone is managing their gambling money by taking loans and then having to sell their assets to pay off the loan or for some other reason their life is in trouble. Gambling is outlawed to avoid such problems.

Most Christian denominations will also classify gambling as a very big sin, but it's never enforced in law. Very few Christian majority states will go far in terms of enforcing anti-gambling laws in accordance to Christian church teachings. There are however ways to limit the spread of gambling. For example in many european countries the only form of permitted gambling is through state monopoly company stores. But generally speaking many european states have been electing liberal governments that keep introducing policies favorable to big corporations.

I personally wouldn't like to be restricted from gambling from the state, but I kinda respect Muslims for self-regulating themselves to avoid gambling, even when they live in countries where it's allowed. This goes to show that good traits in one's upbringing remain throughout his life.

Everyone's mindset and life are their own responsibility, not always about what religion they believe.
Every religion does forbid anything that is too excessive and addictive, because the effects will be very negative, and these negative effects are what make it to be banned.

Criminal acts are usually carried out by those who are too addicted, so they do not have money to gamble and commit theft by force.

Now gambling is easier and even, as you said, gambling can be done with everyone's smartphone.
Even underage children indirectly play gambling with the games available today.

Additionally, over reliance to luck is bad. There is only one God and you should only believe and rely on Him. Yet in your mind and you may not notice it but you are creating a false God that you want to do something specific for you. "please make me win this time, if you make me this I will ...". Such religions doesn't want that.

If you want to create luck, you create it by handwork and not by preaching false god that you've just made upon on your mind. Most misunderstood this but this is the reality. If you want to be successful in any field, back it with handwork and believe on something who overcome the world. You build the life you want by consistent effort and not relying for luck. If doing so, bad luck is the one that may come to you and you don't want that.

Everyone is responsible for their choice to gamble, even if it is against their religion and beliefs, but as long as they can control it well and don't overdo it, everything is legal because what is prohibited by religion may be concerns about forgetting themselves, playing too much can make people addicted to gambling and Finally, you lose your mind by being rude to your family and losing money and even property. That's what religion teaches you to stay away from gambling because you are worried that people will act like that by playing too much.

If you play with clear limits, it will help you not to play excessively because whatever religion teaches is usually excessive things will never be good in the end, all decisions must be held accountable by all gamblers, whatever their religion, make sure they are not addicted to gambling and always play. be responsible without having anyone get hurt and lose a lot of money, believe me that everyone nowadays gambles using their cell phone so it is easier for them to gamble and ignore the message of their religion. So it all comes back to their own mindset and life choices.

Indeed, 18 years is an age that can be said to be mature for teenagers and of course they will have the freedom to determine their path in life, there are many choices that will be challenge for them and of course the good and bad depend on how they take each step they aim for.
Gambling is clearly prohibited in every religion and of course, even though someone who has reached adulthood has the freedom to choose the decisions they will take, still if it is religious prohibition then it will always remain prohibition, regardless of age.
But every thing that is decided will definitely have its own impact and consequences, if it is an activity that is prohibited and has bad impact then those who decide to continue doing it must be prepared to accept all the impacts and consequences.

It true and it cannot be denied that in the current era, not many people really care about sin, especially teenagers growing up in the modern era.
All you think about is how to get money easily and how you can get personal benefits without thinking about other things, whether it is prohibited or not.
Currently, religious regulations cannot really be put forward because religious laws are not taken seriously and are no longer valid.

That's true, indeed gambling can cause problems for us if we do it excessively, therefore, if we do gamble, it's best not to gamble excessively, because that's not recommended either. Even if their religion doesn't have a problem with gambling, I mean their religion and country allow gambling, but there are still risks and bad impacts that can occur if we gamble excessively. In fact, in my opinion, if gambling is permitted then addicts will be more free to do it. gambling and perhaps excessive gambling can occur.

I agree with you, setting limits is one of the keys to smart gambling. gambling excessively is the same as leading yourself to ruin. Now, even though their religion prohibits gambling, there are still people who do it secretly. especially with the current existence of online gambling which makes it easy for all gamblers to gamble anywhere.

we all understand gambling can be a problem, especially if it goes against your beliefs. People gotta own their decisions, good and bad. That's true freedom, thats being in control of your life.

Now, Im not here to preach. We dont go telling people what to believe. They know whats right, whats wrong - way better than anyone else, believe me. Some folks will figure it out, change things up, others... well, we'll see. Its their path. We dont judge, thats not our place.

If you gamble, do it the smart way. Its not just about faith, its good business sense. Set limits, be strategic. Thats the winner mentality. It shows responsibility, and yeah, maybe you're working with your beliefs, not against them. Thats a win-win in my book, a huge win.

It's because 18 years old people are already mature and they should able to distinguish between good and bad thing. That's why mostly school designed to finish at 18 years old, since they're free to choose whatever they want and should be know what they need to do next.

Most people nowadays don't care about sin, what they want is money and satisfaction because with money you can solve every problem in the world and satisfaction make you know why you need to live long.

That's means, people needs to responsible with anything he doing, including if he decides to playing gambling even if his religion prohibits gambling. He will choose what he wants to do and must knows what the consequences of what he do so he can thinks what he must choose.

People who playing gambling and knows that gambling is prohibit in his religions will have their opinion and we can't force them to leave gambling. They will decides when they will leave gambling and while they still playing gambling, we can't do anything and only watch they playing gambling. Related to sin because of prohibition on their religion, no one will knows about the sin so that makes those people still playing gambling. But if someone decides to playing gambling, he must be careful and always use limitations.