Is it a sin to gamble?

[abayan]

Perhaps religion considers gambling a sin, but for me it's just entertainment that helps to relax after a hard day's work, but on condition that I set a limit so as not to lose all the money.

In my religion gambling is a form of sin,but for me its not because i believe gambling is a risk and a risk is a gambping, gambling is not only in games because in our everyday life we risk we gamble in the challenges. Limitation woll do rather than think gambling as a sin.

[serjent05]

It is depend on the people believe. For me as christian, is sin.
For some people gamble is fun for them. can play together with their friends.

Relating it to religious beliefs most of them are treating gambling as a sin. And for the atheist ones it is not that really a sin but it is a form of entertainment where you can have some time to win. There are rich people that are treating gambling just a form of game and they just want to spend their cash for it. But for some people that are in need of money they are treating bitcoin as a source of income that leads to greediness and others thinks it as a sin.

As a matter of fact, it really depends on the faith of a person whether gambling is a sin or not but according to my definition of sin, gambling comes under it. Anything that can harm a person or cause suffering to any living being is an evil deed. Gambling is nothing different from it so as an activity, it is not the right one but still, it won't change the minds of anyone what we call it.

Then , eating is also a sin, drinking water is a sin, and working is a sin.  These things affect people negatively if taken excessively.  Gambling won't harm you if you play moderately and control yourself.  Everything that is excessive can harm people so in your definition, everything is a sin since you said gambling is a sin even if it is not played excessively.  Since playing gambling in moderation will never harm you nor can make you suffer. 

[jamyr]

Perhaps religion considers gambling a sin, but for me it's just entertainment that helps to relax after a hard day's work, but on condition that I set a limit so as not to lose all the money.

Yes, rewarding yourself from a hard day's work is really something that oneself deserves. But if it will be a burden afterwards or something that will let you lose time to spend to some other things that are more significant, then it can be considered a sin to yourself.'

[yvesp110]

Perhaps religion considers gambling a sin, but for me it's just entertainment that helps to relax after a hard day's work, but on condition that I set a limit so as not to lose all the money.

If a person has some religion then he must abide by its rules and regulations because no religion teaches harm to the humanity or anyone. It prohibits such activities which can cause destruction and gambling has destroyed many lives. Its addiction has put some people behind the bars also. If someone does not consider it a sin, it is okay but honestly it is no way less than a sin.

[CARrency]

Perhaps religion considers gambling a sin, but for me it's just entertainment that helps to relax after a hard day's work, but on condition that I set a limit so as not to lose all the money.

If a person has some religion then he must abide by its rules and regulations because no religion teaches harm to the humanity or anyone. It prohibits such activities which can cause destruction and gambling has destroyed many lives. Its addiction has put some people behind the bars also. If someone does not consider it a sin, it is okay but honestly it is no way less than a sin.

Is there a religion that restrict gambling?? I am a Roman Catholic but there are no rules or regulations that forbids gambling using fiats or using bitcoin. I think what forbids it is the government. So when the government told the people that gambling is not forbidden, then it is not a sin but it is a crime.

[Shutup]

Is gambling OK? Don't bet it! There's not an easy or instantly obvious proof text answer to that question.

Yes gambling is a sin because your your attitude as a gambler is selfishness.No gambler wants to be a loser.Gamblers always aim to be a winner,ofcourse they want to win the game and make plenty of their money.The're aiming to get all the money.So they are selfcentered they want to win all what they say.Also you are to attempt to make a sin of many temptation sorrounds you. So that gambling is a sin.

[ASHLIUSZ]

Is gambling OK? Don't bet it! There's not an easy or instantly obvious proof text answer to that question.

Yes gambling is a sin because your your attitude as a gambler is selfishness.No gambler wants to be a loser.Gamblers always aim to be a winner,ofcourse they want to win the game and make plenty of their money.The're aiming to get all the money.So they are selfcentered they want to win all what they say.Also you are to attempt to make a sin of many temptation sorrounds you. So that gambling is a sin.

Just because of the winning opportunity associated with it people prefer gambling, else we cannot find a single user into the gambling websites or gambling houses. Our bitcoin has made it easier and I don't find this to be a sin, because when people know his limitations and spend accordingly nothing goes wrong.

[Aleister Crowley]

until this moment I do not realize I do not recognize,, maybe those who have forgotten,. want to say in great say in gambling,, and with a sense of greed they are gambled with greed and do not control his emotions,., unless they do with the right thing and can save his funds in gambling they play,,. maybe that kind of action can be said with sin..
yes even though I am not aware of this..

[BlueStackz]

Logically speaking, gambling is not a sin because when you gamble you only risk your money as a result you can only threat yourself so we can't say that it is a sin. But from the religious point of view there is a notice that says it is a sin and their reason is that money from gambling is not deserved.

bring religion on this kind field i don't think it's a good idea. keep your personal faith like religion rules and something like that privately. gambling itself should be done based on your own will and full of responsibility , otherwise it could turn harmful and destructive. overall i think gambling are not something that bad , yeah i mean in general.

Of course it is in general because none is perfect, and whatever the thing it remains relative and admits defects and qualities. Otherwise I think that if it is about sin or goodness, the majority of people will think about their religion, however I did not do that and I gave all the existing approaches.

Gambling is a sin or not, everyone will react to this topic first concerning to his religion. Islam and Christianity prohibits it and these two religions have the most believers. Bible warns about the love of money because it considers it a root to all kind of evils and gambling triggers money love. I also consider it a sin because it has destroyed lives of many people.

[jamyr]

Is gambling OK? Don't bet it! There's not an easy or instantly obvious proof text answer to that question.

Yes gambling is a sin because your your attitude as a gambler is selfishness.No gambler wants to be a loser.Gamblers always aim to be a winner,ofcourse they want to win the game and make plenty of their money.The're aiming to get all the money.So they are selfcentered they want to win all what they say.Also you are to attempt to make a sin of many temptation sorrounds you. So that gambling is a sin.

Just because of the winning opportunity associated with it people prefer gambling, else we cannot find a single user into the gambling websites or gambling houses. Our bitcoin has made it easier and I don't find this to be a sin, because when people know his limitations and spend accordingly nothing goes wrong.

That is just an overstatement especially when you consider one thing as a sin, it should be against one's beliefs or religion. Well, it is just too much to talk about religion and stuffs like that. Just don't do it if it doesn't fit your personality or other's..

[ausbit]

Is gambling OK? Don't bet it! There's not an easy or instantly obvious proof text answer to that question.

Yes gambling is a sin because your your attitude as a gambler is selfishness.No gambler wants to be a loser.Gamblers always aim to be a winner,ofcourse they want to win the game and make plenty of their money.The're aiming to get all the money.So they are selfcentered they want to win all what they say.Also you are to attempt to make a sin of many temptation sorrounds you. So that gambling is a sin.

Just because of the winning opportunity associated with it people prefer gambling, else we cannot find a single user into the gambling websites or gambling houses. Our bitcoin has made it easier and I don't find this to be a sin, because when people know his limitations and spend accordingly nothing goes wrong.

That is just an overstatement especially when you consider one thing as a sin, it should be against one's beliefs or religion. Well, it is just too much to talk about religion and stuffs like that. Just don't do it if it doesn't fit your personality or other's..

I also won't like to discuss "Gambling and Religions of the world" here because it can turn into a horrible debate. I don't want to have a fight actually.

We all have different religions and know very well whether it permits gambling or prohibits it but does that really matter? How many of us actually follow our religions strictly? Only few maybe. Gambling is a harmful activity that is for sure and this should matter only.

[biskitop]

I am also still doubtful about it, I am also not the right person. When I get the victory, I consider it is luck and do not consider gambling a bad thing. But when I get defeated, I always think gambling is the worst thing ever. So I still can not be sure, is gambling a sin? or not?

[Burks]

Perhaps religion considers gambling a sin, but for me it's just entertainment that helps to relax after a hard day's work, but on condition that I set a limit so as not to lose all the money.

Is not a sin but it is all based on your family situation.Because the gambling is mostly makes losers than winners the winning chance in gambling is very thin so if you are wealthy person you don't have to worry about it but if you mainly based on your earning then it is not advisable to invest it into gambling.

[marlboroza]

Islam and Christianity prohibits it and these two religions have the most believers.

Firearms are used to kill people.
I don't see them saying wearing firearms is a sin.

Bible warns about the love of money because it considers it a root to all kind of evils and gambling triggers money love.

My priest says it is sin to love money, still he is driving better car than I do. Guess who loves money - don't let religion brainwash your mind.

I also consider it a sin because it has destroyed lives of many people.

How many lives have been destroyed because of "religion" wars?

[Nexus77]

Perhaps religion considers gambling a sin, but for me it's just entertainment that helps to relax after a hard day's work, but on condition that I set a limit so as not to lose all the money.

that's really true, if in my religion I certainly believe that gambling is illegal and is not allowed by the Shari'a syariat of religion

[Iveyalla]

Sin about religion. For Muslims, gambling includes sinful deeds. However, it depends on each individual. Because, i see adherents any religion ever have gambling.

[i287853]

This question is only for people that are into the spiritual side. Sin is described as an act that doesn’t conform to a certain law more specificly a spiritual law. So there is no definitive answer to this question as it would really depend on someones spiriual belief. People that is not into the spiritual side would just care about going big or going broke.

[Oilacris]

Sin about religion. For Muslims, gambling includes sinful deeds. However, it depends on each individual. Because, i see adherents any religion ever have gambling.

If you are talking on religion aspects the it is really a sin but as being said it would really depend on a certain individual if he would treat gambling as a pure entertainment not on money making which would really lead on being greedy which we do know that it is one of the deadliest sin. Gambling isnt a sin but the effects would really be considered as one.

[rodskee]

gambling in the eye of god it is a sin god encourage everyone do not attempt to get rich fast gambling definitely focus in love money people want to get rich quick int the bible saying that gambling is sin but i can't remember what verse is it in the bble.

[The Cryptologist]

If you ever feel that you are guilty on what you did because of gambling like hurting your family because they want you to stop from gambling or you fool people so you can borrow a huge money from them, then yes it is a sin.