2006-09-26 18:00:35 · 13 answers · asked by Paul S 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Some very reasonable answers -- they just changed my mind.
My first reaction was, "of course, it is gambling." But, I have to agree that the culture must have some sway. If it's donations and people are buying to support the church ... now, I think it's a good thing.
2006-09-26 18:25:26 · answer #1 · answered by wrathofkublakhan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many Christians think this is gambling. I can not quote a verse though.
The reason most people oppose gambling is because in order for someone to win others have to loose money.
In state lotteries the state receives money from ticket sales, which is then distributed to the winner(s). This is considered gambling.
I am a balloon sculpter. I made sever items for a church function. One of the people in charge raffled them. That group of people didn't seem to have a problem with it. Some people would. I consider it a donation.
2006-09-27 01:13:04 · answer #2 · answered by ToServe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many will say, "No" for the same reasons they do not like holding Church Binggo's. Holding a Raffle or Biggo is akin to gambling and like gambling, it skates very close to the sin of tempting God.
2006-09-27 01:05:19 · answer #3 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use good judgment. I think it's perfectly fine. It could raise question if someone were to misappropriate the funds but misappropriating of funds always raises questions...
Don't be too uptight if it is for a good cause go ahead...God knows your intentions.
Sounds like it would only be a problem if your congregation didn't agree.
2006-09-27 01:16:52 · answer #4 · answered by californian 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. The only church that I know that does raffles in the Catholic Church. Which is pretty much separated from the other Protestant churches.
2006-09-27 01:03:08 · answer #5 · answered by twelfntwelf3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say no. It's gambling, no matter how "righteous" the cause.
More biblical to rely on God's provision...
2006-09-27 01:03:31 · answer #6 · answered by azar_and_bath 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people look at raffels as a type of gambling so it is questioned by some.
2006-09-27 01:03:45 · answer #7 · answered by sweet cheeks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are we stealing,or killing,or committing adultery,wanting someone else property,lying.,or we serving another God,or we dishonoring our mother or father,
are we keeping the Sabbath day holy,or we taking God name in vain......if not and it going for a worthy cause,I see no problem ,with it.
2006-09-27 01:10:49 · answer #8 · answered by purpleaura1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe so. To me, it's like the lottery--it's basically betting.
However, that's just my feeling--I maybe wouldn't go as far as to say it's "UN-Biblical".
Hope that helps!
Kas
2006-09-27 01:04:00 · answer #9 · answered by scc1fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's like everything else, and not just with religion or the Bible. If you want to see it there, it's there. If you don't want to see it there, it won't be.
2006-09-27 01:04:53 · answer #10 · answered by dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋