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re: Controversial Sports related topic: Is Betting on Sports / Gambling a Sin?
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:29 pm to SeeeeK
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:29 pm to SeeeeK
IIRC, I think the only negative reference to gambling in the Bible was the Roman soldiers “casting lots” (rolling dice-ish) I think for one of Jesus’ garments before He even died. Maybe it was the tastelessness that gave it the stigma. Seems pretty weak to be outlawed as a sin, imo, if that was the basis.
But there are plenty of Old Testament verses that prophets and Hebrew leaders casted lots for various practical purposes. So I don’t understand where it got it’s unquestioned it’s-a-sin label.
I’m sure it was just religious leaders who got fed up & denounced it after witnessing enough people that actually ruined their lives over it (like alcoholism inspired the religiously-led Prohibition movement.) It always seems like the responsible people/majority get the short end of that kind of behavioral legislation due to a relatively few bad apples.
But there are plenty of Old Testament verses that prophets and Hebrew leaders casted lots for various practical purposes. So I don’t understand where it got it’s unquestioned it’s-a-sin label.
I’m sure it was just religious leaders who got fed up & denounced it after witnessing enough people that actually ruined their lives over it (like alcoholism inspired the religiously-led Prohibition movement.) It always seems like the responsible people/majority get the short end of that kind of behavioral legislation due to a relatively few bad apples.
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Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:32 pm to ScrapPack
quote:there it is. some predictable ignorant person always goes there.
If you believe gambling on sports is a sin, then that same person must believe that investing in the stock market is also a sin.
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:36 pm to SeeeeK
If the house takes a cut, it's literally stealing
Posted on 6/10/20 at 10:41 pm to SeeeeK
There’s a lot in three Bible about working hard (mostly for God) and a lot about not coveting money or being greedy.
To put simply, if you are relying almost entirely on chance to determine the outcome (Roulette, Craps), it’s a sin. If there is some degree of work or skill you have to put into doing it (Blackjack, Poker), it’s not.
To put simply, if you are relying almost entirely on chance to determine the outcome (Roulette, Craps), it’s a sin. If there is some degree of work or skill you have to put into doing it (Blackjack, Poker), it’s not.
Posted on 6/10/20 at 10:44 pm to SeeeeK
If hitting a five team parlay 1 out of 100 tries is wrong, then I don’t want to be right.
Posted on 6/10/20 at 11:36 pm to SeeeeK
How many dummy accounts does he have commenting on his videos?
Posted on 6/10/20 at 11:37 pm to theOG
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If hitting a five team parlay 1 out of 100 tries is wrong, then I don’t want to be right.
Posted on 9/25/21 at 6:15 pm to SeeeeK
It’s no more gambling than playing the stock market.
Posted on 9/25/21 at 6:42 pm to SeeeeK
I like goldennugget telling the trolls to go somewhere else when he has like 7 comments on the video.
Posted on 9/25/21 at 6:46 pm to The Boat
If g nug really wants to expand his attention level and subs, he'll come on my podcast or, even better, do a gambling thing every week with me
Posted on 9/25/21 at 6:46 pm to SeeeeK
No worse than dancing.
Posted on 9/25/21 at 6:47 pm to SlowFlowPro
Would listen
Posted on 9/25/21 at 6:51 pm to The Boat
I used to spam every video with a "COME ON MY PODCAST" comment.
Has he ever had a guest? Gnug seems like the type who won't do well having to respond to another person in real time. He likes to control things.
Has he ever had a guest? Gnug seems like the type who won't do well having to respond to another person in real time. He likes to control things.
Posted on 9/25/21 at 7:01 pm to AlonsoWDC
No. But make sure to give 10% of your winnings to the church.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 4:10 pm to SeeeeK
yes it is a sin. of course there will always be reasons "they" say its a good thing.. helping schools, helping to pay college tuition etc. deceptive intelligence at it's finest. ur either a christian or you are not.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 4:33 pm to Horsemeat
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To Catholics, yes - only if it gets to the point that it impacts your life or family in a negative way.
Wrong. I've never heard of this.
My wife's side, who's Catholic, gamble.
Catholic churches, here in Cbus, have festivals every year that include poker/black jack tables.
The whole gambling is a sin thing is some southern bs. Like not buying alcohol on Sundays. Businesses closed on Sundays. Tattoo and piercings are bad. Etc etc.
This post was edited on 9/28/21 at 4:37 pm
Posted on 9/28/21 at 5:13 pm to Bluefin
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People forget Judas was +130 to be the apostle to betray Jesus.
Holy shite, this was good.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 5:15 pm to SeeeeK
Buddha says it’s ok so I think we are good as long as you’ve been to the Orient.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 5:16 pm to Bluefin
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People forget Judas was +130 to be the apostle to betray Jesus.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 5:17 pm to SeeeeK
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Posted on 6/10/20
wait a year+ to bump???
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