Why in some religion gambling is forbidden?

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When we talk about religion we cannot dine the forbidden things like alcohol, prostitution and many other things in this topic we will discuss why do gambling is forbidden (Haram, interdit) .
So can you tell me why is it forbidden in your religion?
And for the non religious persons what you think ?

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[qwertyup23]

When we talk about religion we cannot dine the forbidden things like alcohol, prostitution and many other things in this topic we will discuss why do gambling is forbidden (Haram, interdit) .
So can you tell me why is it forbidden in your religion?
And for the non religious persons what you think ?

As far as I know, there are certain scriptures that specifically prohibit gambling as it can directly affect your relationship with your family. In addition, there are also some religion that expressly recognizes the destructive effects of gambling which makes the act forbidden.

For example, in Islam, gambling is prohibited because Allah has forbidden it.¹

“O you who believe! Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), gambling, al-Ansab [sacrifices for idols, etc.] and al-Azlam [arrows for seeking luck or decision] are an abomination of Shaytan’s handiwork. So avoid (strictly all) that (abomination) in order that you may be successful. Shaytan wants only to excite enmity and hatred between you with intoxicants (alcoholic drink) and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allah and from al-salah (the prayer). So, will you not then abstain?”²

While there may be some religion that is lenient or does not say anything with regard to gambling, it is natural that people who follow their religion will prevent gambling in any way.


1 https://islamqa.info/en/answers/4013/why-is-gambling-haram
2 al-Maidah 5:90-91

[Oshosondy]

The main religion that I know that ban gambling is just Islam. Others like Christianity, Hindu and Buddha religions do not ban gambling.

So can you tell me why is it forbidden in your religion?

My country has many ethnic groups and both Christians and Muslim are there also with traditional worshipers, but gambling is not forbidden in my country. There are many gambling sites that you can use to gamble which are local gambling sites.

[chaser15]

When we talk about religion we cannot dine the forbidden things like alcohol, prostitution and many other things in this topic we will discuss why do gambling is forbidden (Haram, interdit) .
So can you tell me why is it forbidden in your religion?
And for the non religious persons what you think ?

Mate, no offense but it's better to just ignore that question of yours and move on.

Please don't correlate topics about gambling and religion here as there will be a never-ending cycle of argument and discussions.

Even if someone gives an explanation to us on whether gambling is forbidden or not in their religion, we will not understand the real view and thought about it since our mind will only stick to what's the view of gambling in our own religion.

[cabron]

This question I think should be addressed to a priest or an Imam. They will provide teachings which will not mean to modern people.  But each person has a relationship with their gods and it's up to the god whether he honors them or not, it's their relationship with the god.

If people religiously follow the scriptures, they might just miss the fun. But obviously, people know gambling is prohibited by their pastors but we could just read the scriptures later on Sunday.

[Hispo]

It is because gambling encourages greed from both the gambler and the casino owner. Most religions are about looking for one another and not being selfish, to treat others as we would like to be treated. Gambling discourages all those positive things which are a central part in most Religions.
In the case of the Christian Church, gambling is discouraged and depending on the sect or brach of Christianity it is forbidden. But in either case Gambling is the most discouraged in Islam.
I have never had a Koran in my hands, so I don't understand what the origin of the discouragement for muslin to gamble is, though I am sure it is not too different from the reason other religions.

I believe it is okey if people choose not to gamble, to each their own, in the same way some people prefer not to eat pork or consume alcohol, asomg as that makes one happier then it is fine.

[alastantiger]

So can you tell me why is it forbidden in your religion?
And for the non religious persons what you think ?

I am a religious person. My responses to this question would be similar to what other users have written in the past. This is one of the most widely discussed topics on this section after gambling addiction. Let me provide you with a list of referenced topics. I do not think anyone will write anything new that hasn't been written in the past.

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[Wakate]

When we talk about religion we cannot dine the forbidden things like alcohol, prostitution and many other things in this topic we will discuss why do gambling is forbidden (Haram, interdit) .
So can you tell me why is it forbidden in your religion?
And for the non religious persons what you think ?

One of the reasons why many religions ban gambling just like the normal prostitution is because of the side effects to one soul. In Islam, gambling is forbidden just like we have it in Christianity. The reason could be that it is seen as impurity to one soul due to the end result one can inherit due to some uncertain circumstances.

 Just like we know that too much gambling could lead to addiction, that is one of the reasons why gambling and alcohol is forbidden in so many religions. We don't need to dispute their belief because we are not in the same doctrine with them. Everyone has there own religion and we need to respect everyone opinions on what they like and what they don't like.

[seoincorporation]

I feel it's forbidden because it's a risky action that can harm you and your family.

Remember how in the past people used to bet their houses, daughters, horses, and other stuff that could destroy your life, and i think that's the main reason. Religion will never allow any action that could harm you, your friend or your family, simple as that.

[Lorence.xD]

The idea of taking something from other people and deceiving ideologies are what making it a bad thing with religious beliefs. However if we would observe, practices aren't that strict with some religions although it would be against their 'belief', and that's just us being humans by the way. If you are taking it seriously, then it's on you and we just cannot force each of the member or people who are having the same belief.

This question I think should be addressed to a priest or an Imam. They will provide teachings which will not mean to modern people.  But each person has a relationship with their gods and it's up to the god whether he honors them or not, it's their relationship with the god.

If people religiously follow the scriptures, they might just miss the fun. But obviously, people know gambling is prohibited by their pastors but we could just read the scriptures later on Sunday.

I guess it is more dependent with the receiver than with who will convey the message. The message or teachings will be always the same and it is up to you as a listener if you will be consistent of applying those things in your life. Same thing with cursing which is evident to most of the people. There will always be a reason behind whether it is valid or not to majority, on why they still commit such act even if it is mentioned with most of the Bibles in every religion, not to mention moral values.

[avikz]

When we talk about religion we cannot dine the forbidden things like alcohol, prostitution and many other things in this topic we will discuss why do gambling is forbidden (Haram, interdit) .
So can you tell me why is it forbidden in your religion?
And for the non religious persons what you think ?

Gambling is forbidden in almost all religions. But I am not sure why!

In my religion, gambling is seen as a sin. We have an epic called "Mahabharat" where the King's heirs had to loose the throne due to the gambling of the king. So it is generally seen in a negative light. I believe every religion has something similar to this incident.

Personally for me, addiction is bad. But mild gambling shouldn't be a problem.

[Juse14]

Without having to relate it to any religion, it is clear that gambling is an activity that can have a negative impact on the perpetrators. And quite a few people have had their lives ruined just because of their bad behavior in gambling.

And among several majority religions adhered to by humans, Islam is the religion that most prohibits all forms and types of gambling. And of course, it's not without reason or reason that this is prohibited. The reason why gambling is prohibited in the Islamic religion is because gambling is considered to be detrimental to many parties, can be a trigger for quarrels and hostility, can make people neglect to worship and forget their God. And the perpetrators (gamblers) can fall into consuming illicit goods such as alcohol or drugs, which can ruin their lives. and this is a decree from the Almighty God, which cannot be changed by humans.

[Gozie51]

So can you tell me why is it forbidden in your religion?

The things that you listed here are forbidden by religion no doubt about that, alcohol, prostitution or gambling were all negatively represented in the bible and anything that is negatively represented is avoided by followers of that religion. Now for gambling, the example of those that gambled was that they were chased out from the synagogue and God condemns anything that has to do with money doubling which gambling is a part of. The bible showcases those who gamble as immoral people that can cheat on others just to outsmart them for a win and truly in the real world of gambling, most gamblers can cut corners to win their game if that becomes possible for them. Some gamblers have had their account ban for illicit transactions and for being cut in cheating against the casino, so that still buttress the point that the bible is saying.

[Frankolala]

Gambling might be seen as something not good by deep religious people because of the consequences attached to gambling. However, if you feel that it is against your religion, or your conscience is not pleased with you, when you gamble. It is better that you stop gambling.

I only gamble with little amount for fun and I don't think that it will be something that can do me harm. The problem with us is that we over do things which will finally have a negative impact on us.

[livingfree]

So can you tell me why is it forbidden in your religion?

It's because there's staking that's involved and that's being against each other and probably brother against brother for money.

And for the non religious persons what you think ?

There's no problem for most of them as there's no need for them to believe in any religious rule or law. As long as there's no one that you're stomping on, that's the ideology of many of them.

Whilst for the religious people, they're only religious during their worship time but you don't know when they're already outside of their churches.

[mindrust]

Gambling is forbidden because you are not getting paid for your work. Collecting interest is forbidden because of the same reason. Basically any income without having to work is forbidden because the author (the prophet) thinks "easy come, easy go" and he is kind of right. There was no stock market back in the day. We can't expect him to understand the basic finance stuff like the p/e ratio, market value, book value etc... None of these existed in the past. People were paying and getting paid in gold and gold is timeless so collecting interest on gold was too much to ask... It was a major offense.

The author didn't know that we were going to have central banks and print money continuously... The money would lose its value over time so interest would become mandatory... Everything was simpler back in the day. Now it is all crazy.

Aah.. Good ol' times. I wish were still riding camels. I wonder how fun was that.

[DabsPoorVersion]

When we talk about religion we cannot dine the forbidden things like alcohol, prostitution and many other things in this topic we will discuss why do gambling is forbidden (Haram, interdit) .
So can you tell me why is it forbidden in your religion?
And for the non religious persons what you think ?

People often disapprove of certain behaviors specifically gambling because it goes against their beliefs. These beliefs usually come from sources like religious texts such as the Bible. One of the most common reasons for disapproving of certain behaviors is because they are considered sinful. When something is considered a sin, it can have a significant impact on a person's life and the people around them.

[electronicash]

Gambling is forbidden because you are not getting paid for your work. Collecting interest is forbidden because of the same reason. Basically any income without having to work is forbidden because the author (the prophet) thinks "easy come, easy go" and he is kind of right. There was no stock market back in the day. We can't expect him to understand the basic finance stuff like the p/e ratio, market value, book value etc... None of these existed in the past. People were paying and getting paid in gold and gold is timeless so collecting interest on gold was too much to ask... It was a major offense.

The author didn't know that we were going to have central banks and print money continuously... The money would lose its value over time so interest would become mandatory... Everything was simpler back in the day. Now it is all crazy.

Aah.. Good ol' times. I wish were still riding camels. I wonder how fun was that.

god didn't see it coming.  even if he sends flood again and starts new, people will find another innovation of finance to take away money from someone in mid-day.
i remember a story about an African country where their currency was glass beads. when Europeans came, they flooded the country with their counterfeit glass beads lol

anyway, if only god knew humans are born gamblers, it would have been in his 10 commandments. people only look at the 10 commandments as the law, since gambling is not mentioned there, i guess people assumed it was not prohibited.  

[ajiz138]

This question will be sensitive because what I know all religions prohibit gambling already in our holy, but have you asked this to the opening of the religion?

But it comes back to the individual because not all humans are holy they must want something they enjoy even though it is prohibited by religion, so I will not comment more because for me they as gamblers have reasons behind it.

[Heartilly]

But here's the fact, in today's generation, even gambling is not allowed in some religions, it is mostly not followed by most people under a religion that prohibits gambling, especially those who always interact with people who can freely gamble and take gambling to the entertainment level.

It means the view toward gambling in general at those religions that prohibit gambling is currently taken lightly. Not unless the country itself bans gambling, that's where we can only see an environment with no gambling activities around regardless of religion.