Comments on: If church is against gambling why do they run bingo socials and casino trips?

By: julia22

julia22 — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:55:59 +0000

its common among catholic church. these are approved activities for raising funds for church projects.
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By: James

James — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:24:59 +0000

You forgot to mention that some "churches" sponsor fairs even within their church/school grounds that not only have areas for bingo games and other games of chance but they also have a room for "adults" who would like to unwind and drink, smoke cigarettes and do other vices.

Anyway, the "church" you are mentioning in this question is usually the Roman Catholic Church. And it does not represent all the other Christian Churches that DO NOT run bingo socials, casino trips and do not have drinking and smoking areas within their church sponsored events.

So you have to go ask your local bishop about that. Or question really why you believe what you think you believe.
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By: Sanmigsean

Sanmigsean — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:18:59 +0000

The church is all about money. Churches are money making organizations and the sooner the people realize this and abanon the church, the sooner we can move on to improve things.
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By: aNgRy YoUnG pOeT

aNgRy YoUnG pOeT — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:29:59 +0000

one word: hypocrisy
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By: annabelle p

annabelle p — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:48:59 +0000

And don't forget to mention church and priests accepting donations from gambling proceeds like jueteng and from gambling lords.
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By: jd

jd — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:08:59 +0000

That depends on the church. Besides it isn’t gambling that is wrong it’s the love of filthy lucre.
Money.
If you feel you have to gamble or trust that that will get you something you deserve or in other words replace God’s blessings then you are in trouble.
Where does it say Good Christians should have no vices. I am not perfect but I am forgiven.
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By: Robinson126

Robinson126 — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:01:59 +0000

You cannot blame the holy church, only those irresponsible committee members who could have organised those games or casinos trips by using Church's name to influence the comminity. Those idiots are tarnishing the good name of the holy church which forbid any kinds of gamblings.
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By: lotus

lotus — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:34:59 +0000

That’s just the catholics and they’re just effed up with their doctrine anyway. but bingo (at least the way they play) isn’t gambling. Also, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with having a vice. everyone needs one and even coffee’s a vice. it’s about not being wise with your money that makes gambling a no-no for christians
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By: PottyTrainer

PottyTrainer — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:49:59 +0000

Which churches do this? I've never heard of or seen a church do that.
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By: warrior is a child

warrior is a child — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:31:59 +0000

they do? the church has its own scandals and issues to settle. the irony here is that they themselves should serve as role models for the people.
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