2007-11-15 07:18:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Pascal's wager is stupid anyway because you can't force yourself to believe in something, just in case.
2007-11-15 07:30:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no scriptural basis (that I've ever found) that states that gambling is a sin. Like anything, if it's done to excess it would be sinful, but I've never seen it said in the Bible. I think it's impractical and unnecessary, but not sinful. If anyone has seen a scripture that names gambling as a sin, please let me know, I'd be glad to see it. I am unfamiliar with Pascal's wager, so I can't speak on it..
2007-11-15 07:32:52 · answer #2 · answered by bainaashanti 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know nothing of Pascal's wager. But gambling is not necessarily a sin. Some denominations have vowed not to gamble-so for them it would be a sin, not for anyone else.
2007-11-15 07:30:06 · answer #3 · answered by Higgy Baby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hon, Gambling is not a sin. The over indulgence is the sin. If gambling is the most important thing in your life, it is a sin.. you can`t have two God`s. God wants to be the first and the last in your life..
Peace and God Bless from Texas. <><
2007-11-15 07:27:09 · answer #4 · answered by jaantoo1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pascal's Wager is called a wager, but it is not gambling, rather a logical (according to those who use it) elucidation of options and their consequences. In effect a consideration of consequences, and a balanced choice to achieve the best consequences. In mathematics it would be a form of game theory - sort of looking for the saddle point in a matrix.
2007-11-15 07:23:25 · answer #5 · answered by rebecca v d liep 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well relax gambling is not a sin per se, it is the addiction or the use of gambling to defraud others that is a sin.
2007-11-15 07:23:17 · answer #6 · answered by Connie D 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It is not the act it is the addiction to it. What did the Disciples do when they needed to replace Judas? They cast lots to find out that Matthias would replace Judas.
2007-11-15 07:28:44 · answer #7 · answered by mrglass08 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have always wondered about this whole gambling thing and I am wondering why Bingo is held in Church halls?
2007-11-15 07:24:03 · answer #8 · answered by The One 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
all bets are gambling
even catholic bingo is gambling
and gambling is a sin
2007-11-15 07:23:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Now, go and sin no more.
2007-11-15 07:23:40 · answer #10 · answered by magix151 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋