Banning gambling or religious reasons.

[Accardo]

Dont get it twisted, there are multiple reasons why government ban gambling, aside religious laws. Problem gambling, fraud, money laundering, tax evasion, all contributes to those reasons. In terms of religion, there are two civilizations that runs this world, western and eastern, which its religion consists of Christianity and Islam. The later frowns completely on gambling, In Surah 5 verse 90, the Quran condemned gambling amongst other habits like Alcoholism.

In areas, continents, or nations, where the majority follow Islamic laws, gambling should be banned, while in the western world where most citizens are christians, if gambling is banned, it shouldn't be considered to be so because of religious laws, but for other reasons like the ones stated on my first line.

[AbuBhakar]

1_ Would it be fair or is it against the right of the other religious people who have no problems on the existence of gambling in the country but gambling has to be banned just because the other religion frowns against it?

Does the other religion support gambling? There’s a big difference between not against it to completely neutral religion to gambling. IIRC there’s no religion that teach and support gambling so I’m sure that banning gambling will not make the other religion deprived just because the law support the other religion to ban gambling.

I believe a case like only happened on Muslim country that has a strict restriction to gambling but other religion like Christian don’t tolerate gambling too, they just don’t want to forcefully implement restrictions through the help of the law.

[iBaba]

Each of the four major religions, specifically Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism, directly and indirectly prohibits gambling. Religion is a sensitive area where anything that is harmful to ordinary people is definitely forbidden in religion. What is forbidden in religion is something that the government of the country has created special arrangements for the people and for the welfare of the people, and it is obligatory for everyone to observe. When the government in a country creates strict laws against any prohibited thing, then that strict law will force the people of that country to follow it and the people will also follow it compulsorily. Gambling is prohibited in religious books, which is why various countries of the world still have strict laws against gambling.

I think the major reason why religion in general has prohibited gambling is because these religions have taken a look at the effects of gambling on people and have come to the conclusion of prohibiting it for the safety and benefits of its believers. They have looked at the negative impacts of gambling which includes addiction, running loss of money, depression among other negative side of gambling and because of that prohibited it since I have for long come to the realization that many religions do prohibit what is bad to human nature and have warned its followers against it. The same thing applies to smoking, drinking of alcohol and other practices that can influence addiction and bring about health challenges in the short or long run, these religions have taken a stand against them.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

Greetings guys, am hoping this hasn't being discussed before.

I would try to summarise long story short. This post was activated by a comment from a fellow user in a topic in the gambling board about countries banning gambling. But what would happen in a country with two major religions, one don't have a problem with gambling, the other does.

So I have a few questions, be careful to express your thoughts in a way it doesn't insult any religion, let have a meaningful discussion.

1_ Would it be fair or is it against the right of the other religious people who have no problems on the existence of gambling in the country but gambling has to be banned just because the other religion frowns against it?

2_ Wouldn't a  well-defined regulations be the best solution as way of exercising and expressing a serving feeling of respect and equality for all citizens of different faith? Because placing a ban would appear to be a support and unequal on one faith against the other.

When it comes to running a nation and implementing laws that will guide such a nation, religion has absolutely nothing to do with this, the power to make laws is solely in the hands of the law makers of that country and what ever law they make that is passed and approved by the government, such a law stands no matter who likes or who does not like it.

In a country where there are two religions, and one is friendly to gambling while the other is unfriendly to gambling, so long as gambling is not banned in that country, the religion that is friendly to gambling is free to gamble as much as the like..
But if paradventure, the government of that country bans gambling, it simply means both religions can't gamble any more as gambling is banned by the government, which is the head in every nation.

[Yaunfitda]

1_ Would it be fair or is it against the right of the other religious people who have no problems on the existence of gambling in the country but gambling has to be banned just because the other religion frowns against it?

2_ Wouldn't a  well-defined regulations be the best solution as way of exercising and expressing a serving feeling of respect and equality for all citizens of different faith? Because placing a ban would appear to be a support and unequal on one faith against the other.

If that is the case, then we shouldn't involved religion here. What I mean is that if a government wanted to ban religion then ban it because it's harmful to their people and their population and not the reasons because one religion frown upon it or the other religion is not very strict it on. And we all know that there diversity in every nation now, there are hundreds of religious denomination and we choose to exist with one another. So the government might be fair and strict on their stance of banning gambling and not favoring one over the other.

[Mindyspace]

If a person's religion doesn't allow it, then it's simple: they shouldn't gamble. Those who follow a religion that does allow it can gamble without any problems. The important thing is to always remember the rules of responsibility, such as not betting everything and maintaining control. I think this is a good balance.

[Onyeeze]

Dont get it twisted, there are multiple reasons why government ban gambling, aside religious laws. Problem gambling, fraud, money laundering, tax evasion, all contributes to those reasons. In terms of religion, there are two civilizations that runs this world, western and eastern, which its religion consists of Christianity and Islam. The later frowns completely on gambling, In Surah 5 verse 90, the Quran condemned gambling amongst other habits like Alcoholism.

In areas, continents, or nations, where the majority follow Islamic laws, gambling should be banned, while in the western world where most citizens are christians, if gambling is banned, it shouldn't be considered to be so because of religious laws, but for other reasons like the ones stated on my first line.

in addition the most reasons why government band gambling is because gambling is causing much trauma to Citizens who believed that they can make it through gambling there are many people that is homeless today it is a gambling that render them a whole less so this are the major reasons why government is insisting to have a rules and regulations for gambling especially some gambling website that is not license government want to ban them in order to serve their people from being depressed from gambling and also lost some of their properties because of gambling, for me I am not in support of banning gambling but I am in support of gambling restriction, so we have to understand the basic things of gambling before we go into it especially when you know that you cannot control yourself to participate in gambling, some of us who is into gambling at the major reasons why government is trying to ban gambling

[Nwada001]

If a person's religion doesn't allow it, then it's simple: they shouldn't gamble. Those who follow a religion that does allow it can gamble without any problems. The important thing is to always remember the rules of responsibility, such as not betting everything and maintaining control. I think this is a good balance.

There should be fairness for both religions to have their way and decide how they want to interact with gambling, which implies that banning gambling for a particular religious reason in a country where two or more religions exist is not right; it should be open for all and allow each religion to practice what they want and what they believe in and not forcefully deny someone of what they believe in because of a particular religion.

[MRY]

Greetings guys, am hoping this hasn't being discussed before.

I would try to summarise long story short. This post was activated by a comment from a fellow user in a topic in the gambling board about countries banning gambling. But what would happen in a country with two major religions, one don't have a problem with gambling, the other does.

So I have a few questions, be careful to express your thoughts in a way it doesn't insult any religion, let have a meaningful discussion.

1_ Would it be fair or is it against the right of the other religious people who have no problems on the existence of gambling in the country but gambling has to be banned just because the other religion frowns against it?

2_ Wouldn't a  well-defined regulations be the best solution as way of exercising and expressing a serving feeling of respect and equality for all citizens of different faith? Because placing a ban would appear to be a support and unequal on one faith against the other.

When it comes to running a nation and implementing laws that will guide such a nation, religion has absolutely nothing to do with this, the power to make laws is solely in the hands of the law makers of that country and what ever law they make that is passed and approved by the government, such a law stands no matter who likes or who does not like it.

In a country where there are two religions, and one is friendly to gambling while the other is unfriendly to gambling, so long as gambling is not banned in that country, the religion that is friendly to gambling is free to gamble as much as the like..
But if paradventure, the government of that country bans gambling, it simply means both religions can't gamble any more as gambling is banned by the government, which is the head in every nation.

I agree that in a country where the legal system is enforced, the legislative and executive entities have the final power in making and enforcing the law and not the religious institutions. Laws that are enacted by government cut across board to all citizens.

In case there are two religions in a country with divergent opinions on gambling, as long as gambling is not prohibited by the government, freedom to gamble is ensures on either side. But as soon as the government chooses to issue a national ban, then all groups must comply since the law of the state must surpass the religious inclinations in the state matters.

[JiiBs]

1_ Would it be fair or is it against the right of the other religious people who have no problems on the existence of gambling in the country but gambling has to be banned just because the other religion frowns against it?

2_ Wouldn't a  well-defined regulations be the best solution as way of exercising and expressing a serving feeling of respect and equality for all citizens of different faith? Because placing a ban would appear to be a support and unequal on one faith against the other.

When religion tends to compromise or neglect fundamental human rights, that’s no longer a religion, it’s a movement sorry to speak.

Being human, you are entitled to the right of freewill, the right to choose so long as your choice doesn’t affect others. If your religion doesn’t permit you to gamble, it’s okay but, when that extends to others in deprivation of their choices, that’s not okay.

You ought to have it within your rights to act in ways that gives you purpose and that have got nothing to do with anyone else.

[Mr Reporter]

If a person's religion doesn't allow it, then it's simple: they shouldn't gamble. Those who follow a religion that does allow it can gamble without any problems. The important thing is to always remember the rules of responsibility, such as not betting everything and maintaining control. I think this is a good balance.

There should be fairness for both religions to have their way and decide how they want to interact with gambling, which implies that banning gambling for a particular religious reason in a country where two or more religions exist is not right; it should be open for all and allow each religion to practice what they want and what they believe in and not forcefully deny someone of what they believe in because of a particular religion.

I think in countries where multiple religions coexist politicies that favour one group moral or religious standards over other create tension and feelings of exclusion. Banning gambling purely on religious grounds reflects one faith’s values being imposed on everyone, even those who don’t share that belief system.

[Sandra_hakeem]

1_ Would it be fair or is it against the right of the other religious people who have no problems on the existence of gambling in the country but gambling has to be banned just because the other religion frowns against it?

This is still a pointer to how so many people have spiritualized almost everything around us. Things that didn't even need much belief on some sort of diety/religion; just raw power, mental strength and smart calculations could keep anyone going, as long as you're doing the right thing, but we're almost in a different era. If I don't agree with shrub eaters, should I condemn the act totally? No. We need to have our own choice, and the diversity in making them is what keeps the scale balanced.
That being said, a ban is no better option IMO.

2_ Wouldn't a  well-defined regulations be the best solution as way of exercising and expressing a serving feeling of respect and equality for all citizens of different faith? Because placing a ban would appear to be a support and unequal on one faith against the other.

[Patikno]

1_ Would it be fair or is it against the right of the other religious people who have no problems on the existence of gambling in the country but gambling has to be banned just because the other religion frowns against it?

2_ Wouldn't a  well-defined regulations be the best solution as way of exercising and expressing a serving feeling of respect and equality for all citizens of different faith? Because placing a ban would appear to be a support and unequal on one faith against the other.

I believe, it would be fair for a country to issue policies based on collective will or joint decisions, so the decisions would not create any sense of injustice for anyone, especially in a democratic country, but it seems will be difficult for countries that do not implement a voting system or collective will, Cmiiw. Furthermore, I believe it would be fairer if a country granted its citizens the right or freedom to gamble, but the government must still encourage them to gamble wisely, or do the responsible gambling. A ban on underage gambling must be enforced, because of as underage (children or teenager) often struggle to control themselves, especially when it comes to gambling, just my opinion.

[TelolettOm]

1_ Would it be fair or is it against the right of the other religious people who have no problems on the existence of gambling in the country but gambling has to be banned just because the other religion frowns against it?

2_ Wouldn't a  well-defined regulations be the best solution as way of exercising and expressing a serving feeling of respect and equality for all citizens of different faith? Because placing a ban would appear to be a support and unequal on one faith against the other.

This regulation was created based on various sources, considering the need to address conditions that are far more dominant and impactful. Of course, it might not be 100% fair, but based on these considerations, it's the best option, from various perspectives and for various reasons.

In this case, as in my country, gambling is forbidden, not only because the majority of religions in our country prohibit it, but also because so far, there have been more negative cases resulting from gambling than positive news. In other words, gambling is banned.

[|MINER|]

What kind of religion is a strict one that still allows for such things? Maybe the religion isn’t as strict as you have made it out to be. Because in my country, a religion is so strict that the people practicing the religion goes to your house when you have failed to do one task. It’s not a major religion in the world so I doubt people would know but that is what a strict religion is.

According to my experience, almost all major religions in the world strictly prohibit gambling. But today, most people in the world practically do not follow such religions and that is why most countries in the world do not prohibit gambling as a personal freedom. However, in some countries, especially in the Middle East, gambling is strictly prohibited.
However, I think that just as a person should not be prevented from gambling as a matter of personal freedom, we should also respect religions or countries that ban gambling for their culture.

[Zigabel]

Greetings guys, am hoping this hasn't being discussed before.

I would try to summaries long story short. This post was activated by a comment from a fellow user in a topic in the gambling board about countries banning gambling. But what would happen in a country with two major religions, one don't have a problem with gambling, the other does.

So I have a few questions, be careful to express your thoughts in a way it doesn't insult any religion, let have a meaningful discussion.

1_ Would it be fair or is it against the right of the other religious people who have no problems on the existence of gambling in the country but gambling has to be banned just because the other religion frowns against it?

2_ Wouldn't a  well-defined regulations be the best solution as way of exercising and expressing a serving feeling of respect and equality for all citizens of different faith? Because placing a ban would appear to be a support and unequal on one faith against the other.

A defined regulation will be the best in my taught because it doesn't has to be about religion especially for a country that is not a one religion state, but for a one religion state, it can be considered because everyone will have the same believe system from which they are going to agree to the fact that it is very okay and correct to go with such decisions but for a multi religious state others has to be considered and it be done on grounds of societal moral grounds so everyone feels inclusive.

Even with all religions there are points where they come to agreement about some morale standards of which could be seen and considered as a moral standard for humanity generally and then in such case it will be only a thing of actual consent to pass some laws but if the state find something beneficial to the society and the citizens without having the religious biases.

[Finebone]

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1_ Would it be fair or is it against the right of the other religious people who have no problems on the existence of gambling in the country but gambling has to be banned just because the other religion frowns against it?

2_ Wouldn't a  well-defined regulations be the best solution as way of exercising and expressing a serving feeling of respect and equality for all citizens of different faith? Because placing a ban would appear to be a support and unequal on one faith against the other.

To answer both of your questions, I would say that if it's a country that takes fundamental human right very serious, or it's a country where as a resident there, you have the right to do whatsoever you pleases, as long as it stays within the confinement of the law, banning gambling because of religion will never happen because that would be trampling on the fundamental human right on those that are gambling.
The government of the state knows pretty well that their are two major religions in the state, and not everyone in the religion that forbids gambling stay out of gambling activities, so banning gambling will never happen if not, their will not be only a social unrest, but a political one also if something like that ever happens.

[Lida93]

Greetings guys, am hoping this hasn't being discussed before.

I would try to summarise long story short. This post was activated by a comment from a fellow user in a topic in the gambling board about countries banning gambling. But what would happen in a country with two major religions, one don't have a problem with gambling, the other does.

... But if they really want to use religious references then use the religion that is more dominant in the country. Impossible that two religions are equal in amount.

Giving it away to the most dominant group is actually where the problem is emanating from in the moment a particular religious believers out of their majority tend to believe that all issues patterning to law making in the country as it concerning religion belief must be vetted for the benefit of the dominant religion.  It would create a no sense of belonging to the other religious groups. A down to earth regulation adoption can be the government best stand.

[bitLeap]

In the countries that banned gambling because of religion, most people in the country are practicing that religion that forbids gambling. If it is just half of the population that are practicing the religion while other half population supports gambling, it is very likely that the country will support gambling. In some Muslim countries for example, they can use Sharia law to bend some of the laws but to people in their region and not the whole country. But that will be just land based gambling and not online because there is no how they will be able to block people that are gambling online in their region if the whole country have a law in support of gambling.

It is more ethical to censor the names of certain religions and use analogies such as religion A, B, and C as a precautionary measure, because mentioning the names of certain religions is usually quite sensitive.

For you, it's your religion, and for me, it's my religion. So if religion A prohibits gambling, that's the rule for those who follow religion A don't let religion A regulate religion B which allows gambling. This demonstrates that tolerance for each other's beliefs and non-interference with other religions are key to coexistence. Lawmaking in a country can be determined by the majority, but exceptions are allowed as long as they don't violate the laws of minority religions.

[Cantsay]

The thing with today’s politics is that it has been mixed up with religion so bad that people are no longer able to differentiate the two of them. In politics, I believe the interest of the people should come first before anything else (religion included) but today our leaders make judgments based on their religion beliefs in.

In a country where there’s a conflict of religion belief th leader shouldn’t based his/her judgement on either of them, they should make decision based on what their constitution says is right and then let the other religion that the law doesn’t favor bend for it.