Can One's Religion Compel A Compulsive Gambler To Quit Gambling

[Marvell1]

When gambling consumes a person's thoughts actions and behaviors silently when even after repeated attempts one cannot refrain from that act. But if he loves and believes in religion, he can make a gambler give up gambling. Because there are many religions where gambling is forbidden. But it usually depends on the individual. And if there is an addiction to gambling then the trend of online gambling is very high nowadays. It can be played at home with your mobile. But before that learn about gambling then move on social economic impacts horrible economic losses are caused by gambling.

In religious teachings or principles, gambling is often discouraged or prohibited, as it is considered potentially addictive and harmful to individuals and society. Teachings like these can serve as moral guides and may encourage individuals to quit gambling or obtain addiction treatment.

While practicing a religion can lead to giving up gambling or getting rid of an addiction, it's important to remember that not everyone does. You or someone you know who struggles with gambling addiction should seek professional help from addiction counselors. To overcome an addiction and address its social and economic consequences, they can provide rehabilitation.

[Issa56]

This really depends on the person, but mostly if the person's reason for converting to another religion is very personal and for his belief, for sure he can quit gambling on it as it has a spiritual effect on him as well as his belief, but again, there are still others who will play secretly.

If am looking from your perspective, you might be right, if a person convert to another religion, he won't really want to go against what the religion is against, but it might also be just temporary, with time if the person is really a addicted gambler he might end up going back to gambling, even if he will be doing it privately so that people won't know he is gambling. I think that's what most people are doing now, they are gambling secretly so that no one will know they are gambler.

I do have a lot of friends who believe gambling, drinking alcoholic drinks, and eating pig is a sin for them, but they still do it anyway, but secretly. I also have friends who really don't do it at all. But the chances really are high for those who quit gambling due to a belief or other reason.

All of those things which you mentioned is against my relegion, but people still do it. It's easier to be caught when drinking alcohol compare to when gambling, when you are drunk you might endup misbehaving, which will make people notice easily that you are drunk. But as a gamber, you can be gambling secretly and nobody will know you are gambling only if you expose yourself.

[slapper]

For starters Religion has nothing to do with gambling and should be removed from the conversation.

Secondly, what makes a compulsive gambler compulsive is not religion but one's personal character or perhaps one's love for material stuff and the alike and simply put lack of control leads to compulsive behavior !
Bte If we are going to say religion here, then we are saying religion teaches all its followers to be compulsive by nature which is false, Religion borders around the element of peace and love and these can not make you compulsive.

Sure, it feels like religion and gambling are polar opposites! Your insight about character shaping obsession is apt. But, doesn't belief mold our character as well? I think that religion doesn't automatically lead to obsession. Yet, religion, through its ethics, can manage behavior. Could lack of such guidance result in impulsive tendencies?

Consider religious folks who gamble. Perhaps they've misconstrued their teachings or their traits outweigh their beliefs. It's complicated, so we shouldn't rule out religion

[DanWalker]

For starters Religion has nothing to do with gambling and should be removed from the conversation.
Secondly, what makes a compulsive gambler compulsive is not religion but one's personal character or perhaps one's love for material stuff and the alike and simply put lack of control leads to compulsive behavior !
Bte If we are going to say religion here, then we are saying religion teaches all its followers to be compulsive by nature which is false, Religion borders around the element of peace and love and these can not make you compulsive.

Sure, it feels like religion and gambling are polar opposites! Your insight about character shaping obsession is apt. But, doesn't belief mold our character as well? I think that religion doesn't automatically lead to obsession. Yet, religion, through its ethics, can manage behavior. Could lack of such guidance result in impulsive tendencies?
Consider religious folks who gamble. Perhaps they've misconstrued their teachings or their traits outweigh their beliefs. It's complicated, so we shouldn't rule out religion

Religious beliefs and teachings can shape a person's character and influence their behavior. It is a common religious principle that resources, including money, should be used responsibly and mindfully, and principles such as self-control, moderation, and management are emphasized in many religious traditions. Excessive gambling and impulsive tendencies can be deterred by these teachings.

Although gambling may conflict with religious beliefs, people with religious beliefs can still participate in it. It may be due to misinterpretation of religious teachings, weaknesses, or not adhering to religious principles.

[tusandii]

Anyone will gamble secretly and secretly, they don't even want family members, relatives, or even fellow believers to know about the gambling activities that are being carried out.
This is a natural thing considering that there are also many gamblers who really want to be anonymous in gambling.
Apart from the religious prohibition, gambling is also badly viewed in social life.

In the neighborhood where I live, anyone who gambles is branded as a bad person and is not respected at all.

Spot on. Shame doesn't need religion to fuel it but it helps. I think it's frowned upon no matter where you live, especially if you are doing it a lot. Which is weird. In finland it means you are contributing to lots of charities as well when you gamble. So it should be viewed as a public service to put your money in.

I guess people see the generic gambler as irresponsible, even if they don't know anything about their lives. And i am guessing there's a bit of jealousity when gamblers win and because gamblers dare to live more on the edge, while non-gamblers deny that from themselves. So they are easy bunch to hate or pity. I still see haters as a minority as most people know you can gamble while not being an addict or irresponsible.

I don't know what actually happened but it was a choice and he must be able to accept all the risks of having a social life or being a religious follower.
Maybe if I lived in Finland I would never do such a thing and prefer to live a normal life without gambling.

I didn't know that but what is clear is not only where I live but some other places it must be the same that some people who don't like gambling will find it bad.

[ethereumhunter]

Religious beliefs and teachings can shape a person's character and influence their behavior. It is a common religious principle that resources, including money, should be used responsibly and mindfully, and principles such as self-control, moderation, and management are emphasized in many religious traditions. Excessive gambling and impulsive tendencies can be deterred by these teachings.

Although gambling may conflict with religious beliefs, people with religious beliefs can still participate in it. It may be due to misinterpretation of religious teachings, weaknesses, or not adhering to religious principles.

If so, people need to understand the teachings of their religion better so that they can follow the truth brought by their religion and not gamble because it is forbidden in their religion. If that person has strong religious beliefs, he will not be tempted by anything forbidden by his religion. But unfortunately, there are still many people who are easily tempted by many things that are prohibited by their religion so they still gamble to this day.

Playing gambling will depend on each person and those who will decide. And if someone really wants to stop gambling and go deeper into his religion, he has to follow his heart. And this can be a journey that will never stop because he has to suppress the desire to gamble that will probably always be in him.