Gambling and Religion. Beliefs or Choices?

[topbitcoin]

Some religions stand against gambling and do not give freedom to their members to go to the casino or perform any form of gambling. But some did and gave freedom to their members.

Whether it was their belief or not, and whatever their reasons, it's up to the members to follow the order or leave. As an individual, probably we know what is right and what is wrong, and also we know that gambling is not a wrong thing unless we lose control of ourselves.

It is not the gambling itself that makes it bad but the person who gambles wrongly.

Some religions prohibit gambling because they are afraid that their people will fall into misery because of gambling, this can be understood that someone can lose control and follow his ambition in gambling which will make someone lose a lot of money in gambling which results in poverty quickly, so on that thought some religions prohibit their people from gambling because they are worried about the impact.

Then there are some religions that allow it because they are not so afraid of their people losing control because maybe they are equipped with other beliefs in living their lives, but I am quite sure that teaching must have good and bad in every religion and they have their own way of anticipating things in life, such as teaching how to manage themselves and life principles that can bring peace in life.

But it would indeed be very difficult if for someone who likes to gamble but they are stopped by their teachings because there is a ban, it will be a dilemmatic choice for people in such situations.

Still, this will be blamed if your teachings prohibit it, but if your teachings do not prohibit it then you are the one who is wrong.

[synchronym]

There are some religions that have strict views on gambling, some considering it morally wrong. However, people still gamble for various reasons.

Have you ever faced any conflicts between your religious beliefs versus gambling? How it happen and how did you handle it?
How do different religions view gambling? What could be the reasons behind it?

The society is filled with so many religious fanatics and that is why most of us have been misled on different occasions all the in the name of religion, first for me it is morally wrong for any religious leader to gamble publicly because there is this notion that the society have about gamblers especially in remote areas. In most remote areas gamblers are being considered as touts and criminals and it will be quite wrong for a religious leader to be seen in the midst of them gambling and that is why it is as if that there are strict views on religious gamblers.

A religious leader can gamble responsibly online in the comfort of his home without making it known to anyone because they are human beings and they are also expected to have fun too, but some believers condemn gambling outrightly for their own best reasons, and it all depends on what people believe on. Even in our bibles it is correctly stated that there is time for everything, there is time to practice your belief and also time to have fun and it will be morally wrong to combine the two of them at once. Lastly, i don't actually know how different religions view gambling but all i know is that gambling is not strictly condemned by religion, but it all depends on the individual belief and system of religion.

If a religious leader gambles in an online casino, he does so in front of his people without facing criticism or condemnation. If a religious leader were to gamble openly, he would always lose money by gambling and then he would certainly be criticized, condemned, everything. Gamblers are criticized for this because they constantly gamble and lose money, almost putting their families in danger. There are some gamblers who take money from home and gamble constantly instead of earning cash how bad it affects a family when a family member is constantly losing money gambling this way. So it is not right for anyone to become addicted to gambling. By doing this, on the one hand his money is being wasted and on the other his dignity is being undermined, so they should get out of this kind of gambling addiction.

[Gheka]

There are some religions that have strict views on gambling, some considering it morally wrong. However, people still gamble for various reasons.

Have you ever faced any conflicts between your religious beliefs versus gambling? How it happen and how did you handle it?
How do different religions view gambling? What could be the reasons behind it?

I have never seen someone who is truly religious playing gambling. Religion teaches us what is good and because gambling too actively can make religious people not worship, forget their obligations in the family and become addicted to gambling, religion makes gambling something that is forbidden. When a person is truly religious, that person will definitely obey the rules completely and will never want to gamble because religion prohibits it.

Probably only truly devout and religious people will not be involved in gambling, most of the people I meet in my country, although there are certain religions but most of them do not limit problem gambling because gambling is not a bad omen or an evil in society, coming to it is a personal choice and as long as individuals do not associate gambling and religion with each other, the clear distinction will not cause any controversy or opposition. Hopefully such views will be maintained, and bad factors should not be allowed to influence and disrupt the balance between religion and gambling.

[slapper]

Some religions stand against gambling and do not give freedom to their members to go to the casino or perform any form of gambling. But some did and gave freedom to their members.

Whether it was their belief or not, and whatever their reasons, it's up to the members to follow the order or leave. As an individual, probably we know what is right and what is wrong, and also we know that gambling is not a wrong thing unless we lose control of ourselves.

It is not the gambling itself that makes it bad but the person who gambles wrongly.

Some religions prohibit gambling because they are afraid that their people will fall into misery because of gambling, this can be understood that someone can lose control and follow his ambition in gambling which will make someone lose a lot of money in gambling which results in poverty quickly, so on that thought some religions prohibit their people from gambling because they are worried about the impact.

Then there are some religions that allow it because they are not so afraid of their people losing control because maybe they are equipped with other beliefs in living their lives, but I am quite sure that teaching must have good and bad in every religion and they have their own way of anticipating things in life, such as teaching how to manage themselves and life principles that can bring peace in life.

But it would indeed be very difficult if for someone who likes to gamble but they are stopped by their teachings because there is a ban, it will be a dilemmatic choice for people in such situations.

Still, this will be blamed if your teachings prohibit it, but if your teachings do not prohibit it then you are the one who is wrong.

A mind journey, really. Religions that forbid gambling? It goes beyond money. Much deeper. Preventing loss and addiction is the goal. Protecting the flock, guy. They say, "This might ruin your life, family, and community. Will lead you clear." A top-down control mechanism, pure and basic. But...

...what if, instead of just banning it, they taught people how to gamble responsibly? How about "This is the agreement. Gambling risks. But you can handle it if you know how. Set smart restrictions." That seems more empowered. A more modern approach?

Religions that don't ban gambling are distinct. They're not suggesting gambling is harmless, but they trust their followers to decide. Saying, "You're grown. You know the risks. Living is your own responsibility." It's a new concept and faith-individual interaction. It's more independent, libertarian

[topbitcoin]

Some religions stand against gambling and do not give freedom to their members to go to the casino or perform any form of gambling. But some did and gave freedom to their members.

Whether it was their belief or not, and whatever their reasons, it's up to the members to follow the order or leave. As an individual, probably we know what is right and what is wrong, and also we know that gambling is not a wrong thing unless we lose control of ourselves.

It is not the gambling itself that makes it bad but the person who gambles wrongly.

Some religions prohibit gambling because they are afraid that their people will fall into misery because of gambling, this can be understood that someone can lose control and follow his ambition in gambling which will make someone lose a lot of money in gambling which results in poverty quickly, so on that thought some religions prohibit their people from gambling because they are worried about the impact.

Then there are some religions that allow it because they are not so afraid of their people losing control because maybe they are equipped with other beliefs in living their lives, but I am quite sure that teaching must have good and bad in every religion and they have their own way of anticipating things in life, such as teaching how to manage themselves and life principles that can bring peace in life.

But it would indeed be very difficult if for someone who likes to gamble but they are stopped by their teachings because there is a ban, it will be a dilemmatic choice for people in such situations.

Still, this will be blamed if your teachings prohibit it, but if your teachings do not prohibit it then you are the one who is wrong.

A mind journey, really. Religions that forbid gambling? It goes beyond money. Much deeper. Preventing loss and addiction is the goal. Protecting the flock, guy. They say, "This might ruin your life, family, and community. Will lead you clear." A top-down control mechanism, pure and basic. But...

...what if, instead of just banning it, they taught people how to gamble responsibly? How about "This is the agreement. Gambling risks. But you can handle it if you know how. Set smart restrictions." That seems more empowered. A more modern approach?

Religions that don't ban gambling are distinct. They're not suggesting gambling is harmless, but they trust their followers to decide. Saying, "You're grown. You know the risks. Living is your own responsibility." It's a new concept and faith-individual interaction. It's more independent, libertarian

There are so many reasons why it is forbidden, it is like what you said it is much deeper than what we know, maybe we are not experts in religion, so discussing this without like people who do not understand how it works and how the prohibition is so harsh, maybe we will be more assertive if we understand thoroughly about how religions strictly prohibit gambling, prohibit simply and some do not prohibit at all, maybe we need to learn more about the concept of thought and belief.

Even if you think you can gamble responsibly, a religion that strictly prohibits it will not change its teachings because it can teach its people to be more responsible, so it is allowed to gamble, I don't think it is that simple to interpret all these things.

Yes, I also cannot intervene in the prohibition, because it does have the basis of each belief here, to be precise, someone if he is more convinced of his teachings then he should adjust it to himself, but why do many people also violate it, it goes back to what is called sin and what is called belief, this is very complicated to explain.

[Nwada001]

There are some religions that have strict views on gambling, some considering it morally wrong. However, people still gamble for various reasons.

Have you ever faced any conflicts between your religious beliefs versus gambling? How it happen and how did you handle it?
How do different religions view gambling? What could be the reasons behind it?

I'm a Christian, and my religion doesn't stop me from gambling. Although there are some Christian preachers who see gambling as a bad thing and condemn anyone who sees gambling as engaging in ungodly activities, I personally have not encountered any attacks from anyone due to my gambling activities.
 
I even grew up in a Christian home where my dad would most often give me his predicted games to go to the pool office nearby and help him place a bet. This was before I left home. He doesn't gamble much, and he is also not against it, even though he is a well-respected gospel preacher in our area.

[Quidat]

There are some religions that have strict views on gambling, some considering it morally wrong. However, people still gamble for various reasons.

Have you ever faced any conflicts between your religious beliefs versus gambling? How it happen and how did you handle it?
How do different religions view gambling? What could be the reasons behind it?

I'm a Christian, and my religion doesn't stop me from gambling. Although there are some Christian preachers who see gambling as a bad thing and condemn anyone who sees gambling as engaging in ungodly activities, I personally have not encountered any attacks from anyone due to my gambling activities.
 
I even grew up in a Christian home where my dad would most often give me his predicted games to go to the pool office nearby and help him place a bet. This was before I left home. He doesn't gamble much, and he is also not against it, even though he is a well-respected gospel preacher in our area.

Im a Christian too but i dont remember that gambling is highly despise or being that prohibited with this religion and this is why i do make myself that still involved on gambling. The key on here is that everything should really be in moderation because things turns out to be bad at the moment that you would really be losing control on playing gambling.
This is why it would really be better that everything should be in control and moderation on which not only just on gambling but also in other decisions or things in life that you would be needing
to make up some decision. Gambling is really just that for fun, it turns out to be bad at the moment that it would really be affecting your life already in terms of finances and able to forget
your main responsibilities.

[Fiasem20]

There are some religions that have strict views on gambling, some considering it morally wrong. However, people still gamble for various reasons.

Have you ever faced any conflicts between your religious beliefs versus gambling? How it happen and how did you handle it?
How do different religions view gambling? What could be the reasons behind it?

I have never seen someone who is truly religious playing gambling. Religion teaches us what is good and because gambling too actively can make religious people not worship, forget their obligations in the family and become addicted to gambling, religion makes gambling something that is forbidden. When a person is truly religious, that person will definitely obey the rules completely and will never want to gamble because religion prohibits it.

Sure same here I haven't seen a devoted religious person engaging in gambling.Left alone what religion teaches about gambling,on what account will the society give when they see a devoted religious person engaged in gambling and tends to be addicted to it.Gambling can be restricted by religion as leaders of religion will say that people involved in gambling always get addicted to it.

[Moeda]

There are some religions that have strict views on gambling, some considering it morally wrong. However, people still gamble for various reasons.

Have you ever faced any conflicts between your religious beliefs versus gambling? How it happen and how did you handle it?
How do different religions view gambling? What could be the reasons behind it?

Of course, there are religions that strongly prohibit gambling. Logically, gambling tends to bring more harm than any benefit to its participants. You can track the winning percentage in gambling, and the likelihood of winning is very slim. Furthermore, once someone becomes addicted to gambling, they will spend everything they have just to gamble. Many people even forget about their household needs and spend money on gambling. Whether we realize it or not, obsession with gambling causes someone to lose everything. Islam strictly prohibits gambling and categorizes it as a forbidden act. However, despite the religious prohibition, there are still people who engage in gambling. Every individual sometimes finds it difficult to separate from themselves what is prohibited by their religion, even though they know that this cannot be done.
However, they do it in secret because they feel embarrassed if their actions become known to many people.
As humans, we are created as beings with freedom; we can determine our life choices, whether we choose to do good deeds or opt for bad ones. Of course, whatever we do has consequences in the future.

[LUCKMCFLY]

IMHO: Connection between faith and gambling is complex, with different viewpoints on how compatible they are. Many religious people gamble casually, seeing it as a harmless activity rather than a way to make money. However, gambling addiction is a serious issue that can cause major personal and financial problems. Religion can provide guidance and support to help people avoid these dangers.

If we evaluate religious law, we actually know what the gambling laws are like in religion. Most religions prohibit gambling because it is detrimental and consider that gambling is a devil's game that tries to incite us to do sinful things. But the fact is that many religious people today gamble. They don't care about their status as religious people because they want to have fun through gambling, there are many games or actions that are not permitted by religion, but most people don't consider it important and ignore it because the most important thing for them is just doing the fun they want to do.

The most important thing for them is not to become addicted to gambling because gambling addiction will destroy our lives and will slowly make us useless and troublesome people, therefore it is up to them whether they want to gamble or not, that is a clear personal right, any religion has established laws and The rules are different depending on what we respond to. Moreover, no one forces their will to gamble. The casino also only provides a place for their business.

Sometimes you have to see the perception of each religion, I have my personal belief and yes, it is based on a religion, but I know that religions have flaws and dogmas that lead to many antics, and that is what I do not like, more than all the advantage, and it is as you say, almost all religions prohibit games, but I think one of the reasons why they prohibit is because people are always going to lose or the tendency indicates that games of chance make people lose so that the casino wins, and that is something that is known, but even so we are aware of that and we still continue playing, I think religions try to protect people from these things so that they do not lose money.

[Samlucky O]

Some religions stand against gambling and do not give freedom to their members to go to the casino or perform any form of gambling. But some did and gave freedom to their members.

Though I don't know how true this information is, about religious people allow their members to go out and gamble, but if so, in my own opinion a religious person is not supposed to gamble because It comes with addiction because everyone is not thesame. Some members may gamble responsibly while others wount. So its better they don't do it atol but I know it is not possible because individual have there differences some may even leave the religion because of the sake of gambling

As an individual, probably we know what is right and what is wrong, and also we know that gambling is not a wrong thing unless we lose control of ourselves.

Yes gambling is not bad but it depends on how we can handle the situation when it comes to addiction. Losing control is the fear of any religion, that is why they are always afraid and tell their members not to gamble atol for their safety because definately most people must surely lost control.

It is not the gambling itself that makes it bad but the person who gambles wrongly.

Yea it's just a game of luck which anyone can try out his or her luck but the problem is losing control.

[Tmoonz]

Some religions stand against gambling and do not give freedom to their members to go to the casino or perform any form of gambling. But some did and gave freedom to their members.

Whether it was their belief or not, and whatever their reasons, it's up to the members to follow the order or leave. As an individual, probably we know what is right and what is wrong, and also we know that gambling is not a wrong thing unless we lose control of ourselves.

It is not the gambling itself that makes it bad but the person who gambles wrongly.

For me , generally gambling is not bad but your habits towards gambling what is actually bad and I quite agree with you, a lot of people allows the emotions that comes with gambling to control them instead of them to control such emotions making gambling practice to become awful in the sight of many people which is not exactly with it is. At most times people may also tend to generalize their own gambling experience in terms of others not knowing that people might have different ways of approaching things, I rather consider a bad gambling habits to be bad and not the gambling it self in and can not relates It in terms of belief a or religion, whichever way any one can do whatever they like.

[Obari]

Some religions stand against gambling and do not give freedom to their members to go to the casino or perform any form of gambling. But some did and gave freedom to their members.

Whether it was their belief or not, and whatever their reasons, it's up to the members to follow the order or leave. As an individual, probably we know what is right and what is wrong, and also we know that gambling is not a wrong thing unless we lose control of ourselves.

It is not the gambling itself that makes it bad but the person who gambles wrongly.

For me , generally gambling is not bad but your habits towards gambling what is actually bad and I quite agree with you, a lot of people allows the emotions that comes with gambling to control them instead of them to control such emotions making gambling practice to become awful in the sight of many people which is not exactly with it is. At most times people may also tend to generalize their own gambling experience in terms of others not knowing that people might have different ways of approaching things, I rather consider a bad gambling habits to be bad and not the gambling it self in and can not relates It in terms of belief a or religion, whichever way any one can do whatever they like.

You are right,the bad behaviours in gambling involves stealing,borrowing,and some other acts that may not go in accordance to their beliefs and ways of a particular religion.These are why people of a particular religion always believe that gambling is bad,not because it is bad indeed,but it's because of these acts that people do when they have lost their money that makes it bad.But if you are of a particular religious group,and you gamble responsibly without taking anybody's property,or without making another person feel bad,there is no sin there,afterall making money is the purpose of gambling.

[Agbamoni]

The reason was simple, religious people believed gambling is owned by devils.

I can't remember anywhere in the bible that said gambling is of the devil. And there are no religious groups that have included gambling as a sin their doctrine. What i know is that the religious people consider gambling as an irresponsible habit and such habits is one that Christ do not support as a good behavior. There is a popular story in the Bible were traders, and gamblers and so many other stuffs were taking place in the temple of God and Jesus came and chased everywhere out destroying what they came with. He was angry that this kind of activities should be done outside the temple and not within the temple. Which means gambling can be done anywhere else outside the temple and not to be considered as a sin.

[ethereumhunter]

Some religions stand against gambling and do not give freedom to their members to go to the casino or perform any form of gambling. But some did and gave freedom to their members.

Whether it was their belief or not, and whatever their reasons, it's up to the members to follow the order or leave. As an individual, probably we know what is right and what is wrong, and also we know that gambling is not a wrong thing unless we lose control of ourselves.

It is not the gambling itself that makes it bad but the person who gambles wrongly.

For me , generally gambling is not bad but your habits towards gambling what is actually bad and I quite agree with you, a lot of people allows the emotions that comes with gambling to control them instead of them to control such emotions making gambling practice to become awful in the sight of many people which is not exactly with it is. At most times people may also tend to generalize their own gambling experience in terms of others not knowing that people might have different ways of approaching things, I rather consider a bad gambling habits to be bad and not the gambling it self in and can not relates It in terms of belief a or religion, whichever way any one can do whatever they like.

Gambling is not bad if you can treat gambling as an entertainment and will not breaks your limitation to avoids the lose. But most people who knows gambling is prohibit in their religion will not stops their habits playing gambling instead will keeps playing gambling secretly. They have their religion and they also have their choice so they still playing gambling and will say that they don't use gambling too much like other people and they can holds themselves from the temptation. We can do nothing if they already decides like that because playing gambling or not will be their decision and we can only warn them not to playing gambling excessively and must always avoids the addiction because that can makes their lives ruins. We can say many things about gambling and religion because that will have a different perception about that.

[synchronym]

Some religions stand against gambling and do not give freedom to their members to go to the casino or perform any form of gambling. But some did and gave freedom to their members.

Whether it was their belief or not, and whatever their reasons, it's up to the members to follow the order or leave. As an individual, probably we know what is right and what is wrong, and also we know that gambling is not a wrong thing unless we lose control of ourselves.

It is not the gambling itself that makes it bad but the person who gambles wrongly.

For me , generally gambling is not bad but your habits towards gambling what is actually bad and I quite agree with you, a lot of people allows the emotions that comes with gambling to control them instead of them to control such emotions making gambling practice to become awful in the sight of many people which is not exactly with it is. At most times people may also tend to generalize their own gambling experience in terms of others not knowing that people might have different ways of approaching things, I rather consider a bad gambling habits to be bad and not the gambling it self in and can not relates It in terms of belief a or religion, whichever way any one can do whatever they like.

Gambling is not bad if you can treat gambling as an entertainment and will not breaks your limitation to avoids the lose. But most people who knows gambling is prohibit in their religion will not stops their habits playing gambling instead will keeps playing gambling secretly. They have their religion and they also have their choice so they still playing gambling and will say that they don't use gambling too much like other people and they can holds themselves from the temptation. We can do nothing if they already decides like that because playing gambling or not will be their decision and we can only warn them not to playing gambling excessively and must always avoids the addiction because that can makes their lives ruins. We can say many things about gambling and religion because that will have a different perception about that.

Gambling can be taken as entertainment only when we are not afraid of losing any money by gambling. If we gamble we lose money then this gambling will not be our entertainment then this gambling will become a cause of loss for us at some point. So gambling like this is not right for anyone whether it is for entertainment or fun. Gambling for fun becomes an addiction once a person becomes fully addicted then if they gamble once and win money then they gamble twice the second time they gamble then luck will be good they can go home with the money and if luck  If it is bad, they lose all the money in the bet and return home destitute. A gambler cannot keep his family completely well because a gambler cannot provide happiness to his family comfortably when he is constantly losing money by gambling so everyone should refrain from such.

[khiholangkang]

The reason was simple, religious people believed gambling is owned by devils.

I can't remember anywhere in the bible that said gambling is of the devil. And there are no religious groups that have included gambling as a sin their doctrine. What i know is that the religious people consider gambling as an irresponsible habit and such habits is one that Christ do not support as a good behavior. There is a popular story in the Bible were traders, and gamblers and so many other stuffs were taking place in the temple of God and Jesus came and chased everywhere out destroying what they came with. He was angry that this kind of activities should be done outside the temple and not within the temple. Which means gambling can be done anywhere else outside the temple and not to be considered as a sin.

Maybe yes, in your religion gambling is not so harshly forbidden, because as you say, I infer that gambling can be done as long as it is not done in your temple or place of worship, but perhaps you know more about that than I do.

But for Muslims gambling is forbidden and a sin because it is risking money on something that is harmful, and indeed some of the teachings are that it is a game of Satan or the devil although it is not written in our books, but the translators and scholars say that gambling can bring destruction to a person, and indeed our prophet forbade such activities even though there was no gambling then as there is now but the mechanism is similar, so that is the conclusion taken about the view on gambling.

This will be a dilemma for many Muslims who like gambling, but many are also against it and prefer to hide their gambling activities.

[Ever-young]

There are some religions that have strict views on gambling, some considering it morally wrong. However, people still gamble for various reasons.

Have you ever faced any conflicts between your religious beliefs versus gambling? How it happen and how did you handle it?
How do different religions view gambling? What could be the reasons behind it?

For me it's just that a moral standard that I need not to violate. I view gambling not as gambling but as risk taking opportunity. It only becomes gambling to me in a negative point of view when I become fully degenerate, not follow my rules, and just foolishly act upon my impulses and emotion. It's a signal for me that I am doing the wrong thing.

But when I follow my rules, that I remain in control of my actions and decisions. I even feel like God is guiding me to take the risk. (Don't get me wrong). It think it's bad when you constantly put yourself in that position, not take accountability, and blame your beliefs and other people from your own actions.

You are absolutely right, if I gamble responsibly, I think I'm doing the right thing but when I do it excess, then it's very wrong, even the bible says 'We should do things in moderate '. So whatever thing I do without me thinking it's wrong, that is I'm doing it with my heart and mind free, also in moderate, I believe I'm doing it right.

So anyone seeing it as a sin or religion beliefs, it's left for them. Although I have really experience any kind of such argument about gambling in any religion, though I have heard about it but I haven't heard the conclude part of it but for me, all I know is it's my choice to gamble and I gamble for entertainment, not to use it to mislead anyone, beside everybody and their own beliefs and choices too.

[synchronym]

There are some religions that have strict views on gambling, some considering it morally wrong. However, people still gamble for various reasons.

Have you ever faced any conflicts between your religious beliefs versus gambling? How it happen and how did you handle it?
How do different religions view gambling? What could be the reasons behind it?

For me it's just that a moral standard that I need not to violate. I view gambling not as gambling but as risk taking opportunity. It only becomes gambling to me in a negative point of view when I become fully degenerate, not follow my rules, and just foolishly act upon my impulses and emotion. It's a signal for me that I am doing the wrong thing.

But when I follow my rules, that I remain in control of my actions and decisions. I even feel like God is guiding me to take the risk. (Don't get me wrong). It think it's bad when you constantly put yourself in that position, not take accountability, and blame your beliefs and other people from your own actions.

You are absolutely right, if I gamble responsibly, I think I'm doing the right thing but when I do it excess, then it's very wrong, even the bible says 'We should do things in moderate '. So whatever thing I do without me thinking it's wrong, that is I'm doing it with my heart and mind free, also in moderate, I believe I'm doing it right.

So anyone seeing it as a sin or religion beliefs, it's left for them. Although I have really experience any kind of such argument about gambling in any religion, though I have heard about it but I haven't heard the conclude part of it but for me, all I know is it's my choice to gamble and I gamble for entertainment, not to use it to mislead anyone, beside everybody and their own beliefs and choices too.

Gambling for fun At one time gambling addiction is created by playing this fun trick so everyone should refrain from gambling for fun. There are also many gamblers who first gamble for fun and then get so addicted to gambling that they cannot come out of gambling on their terms. When a person gambles once, somehow if he wins money from gambling once, his self-confidence doubles, he becomes so confident in himself that he bets twice as much money in the hope of winning the second time. If he is bad, he loses twice the amount of money and returns home empty-handed. There are families who become so much in debt just because of this gambling that they have no money left to repay until they end up having to pay the debt with their lives. So everyone should refrain from such gambling.

[Ever-young]

There are some religions that have strict views on gambling, some considering it morally wrong. However, people still gamble for various reasons.

Have you ever faced any conflicts between your religious beliefs versus gambling? How it happen and how did you handle it?
How do different religions view gambling? What could be the reasons behind it?

For me it's just that a moral standard that I need not to violate. I view gambling not as gambling but as risk taking opportunity. It only becomes gambling to me in a negative point of view when I become fully degenerate, not follow my rules, and just foolishly act upon my impulses and emotion. It's a signal for me that I am doing the wrong thing.

But when I follow my rules, that I remain in control of my actions and decisions. I even feel like God is guiding me to take the risk. (Don't get me wrong). It think it's bad when you constantly put yourself in that position, not take accountability, and blame your beliefs and other people from your own actions.

You are absolutely right, if I gamble responsibly, I think I'm doing the right thing but when I do it excess, then it's very wrong, even the bible says 'We should do things in moderate '. So whatever thing I do without me thinking it's wrong, that is I'm doing it with my heart and mind free, also in moderate, I believe I'm doing it right.

So anyone seeing it as a sin or religion beliefs, it's left for them. Although I have really experience any kind of such argument about gambling in any religion, though I have heard about it but I haven't heard the conclude part of it but for me, all I know is it's my choice to gamble and I gamble for entertainment, not to use it to mislead anyone, beside everybody and their own beliefs and choices too.

Gambling for fun At one time gambling addiction is created by playing this fun trick so everyone should refrain from gambling for fun. There are also many gamblers who first gamble for fun and then get so addicted to gambling that they cannot come out of gambling on their terms. When a person gambles once, somehow if he wins money from gambling once, his self-confidence doubles, he becomes so confident in himself that he bets twice as much money in the hope of winning the second time. If he is bad, he loses twice the amount of money and returns home empty-handed. There are families who become so much in debt just because of this gambling that they have no money left to repay until they end up having to pay the debt with their lives. So everyone should refrain from such gambling.

This isn't completely true and doesn't apply to everyone who gambles for fun. It's true that at some point, some gamblers can lose control and start gambling out of control after a huge win or lose, they can allow their emotions set in and start making decisions for them, but this completely has nothing to do with gambling for fun, as this is the best approach I know to keep a gambler away from the risks and effects of addiction.

There's a very huge tendency that greed can set in, but if you stick to your technique and keep your emotions in check, then there's absolutely no way this theory of yours can apply to one who gambles for fun.

Just to be clear, if we shouldn't gamble for fun, what should we gamble for exactly?