I'm considering gambling

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Dear Fellow Posters,

Gambling and lotteries may well be an imprudent use of ones resources, but they are not sinful and immoral per se. However they can be made the occasion of sin, as when an unbridled passion for games of chance leads a man to spend money which is not his own, or which is necessary for the maintenance of his family, or to settle his lawful debts. Having said that, if one can honestly afford it, he is at liberty to invest in lotteries or indulge in a little flutter from time to time. Thus, for example, placing a bet on a particular horse at the Grand National would not be sinful.

Nowher in God’s law is gambling proscribed, provided no fraud, deceit, or injustice is involved. If all is conducted fairly and sqaurely, and a speculator keeps within his means, then he is free to purchase a proportionate chance of winning a bet or lottery without violating God’s laws in any way. However all bettors should be aware that National Lotteries often donate to charities and causes which are morally questionable and which are in direct opposition to the teaching of the Church, we will probably not wish to have our money indirectly support such causes.

Whilst it may be perfectly lawful for the Catholic to engage in gambling, he should be very aware that, in the words of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “The passion for gambling risks becoming an enslavement” (para. 2413). This serves as a timely warning in an avaricious age in which people are seeking to become rich quickly and live in a state of great comfort and extravagance. This has obvious ramifications as regards the life of faith and the pursuit of holiness - laying up treasures upon earth etc. and living for that which is passing, perishable and percarious; not spending our time on earth in the light of eternity.

Warmest good wishes,

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In all honesty it is a very addictive thing. It is so much fun, and can get you in alot of trouble. You must be careful, and when you find yourself getting carried away, you need to pick yourself up and carry you self away out of the casino.

ANd stay away for awhile. I do not know of anyone who ever went on a regular basis and ever did good.

IT fun, and okay to take a few bucks if you can stop at that. But trust me, I have been there and its hard. I learned to limit myself and when I get carried away I must stay away for a long time. Then you can get a perspective back. But take no mac card, etc. Take the cash you are willing to lose, and you better be willing to lose or do not go. And there will be fun happy times. But more unhappy times is you get carried away.😦
 
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Dear Fellow Posters,

Gambling and lotteries may well be an imprudent use of ones resources, but they are not sinful and immoral per se. However they can be made the occasion of sin, as when an unbridled passion for games of chance leads a man to spend money which is not his own, or which is necessary for the maintenance of his family, or to settle his lawful debts. Having said that, if one can honestly afford it, he is at liberty to invest in lotteries or indulge in a little flutter from time to time. Thus, for example, placing a bet on a particular horse at the Grand National would not be sinful.

Nowher in God’s law is gambling proscribed, provided no fraud, deceit, or injustice is involved. If all is conducted fairly and sqaurely, and a speculator keeps within his means, then he is free to purchase a proportionate chance of winning a bet or lottery without violating God’s laws in any way. However all bettors should be aware that National Lotteries often donate to charities and causes which are morally questionable and which are in direct opposition to the teaching of the Church, we will probably not wish to have our money indirectly support such causes.

Whilst it may be perfectly lawful for the Catholic to engage in gambling, he should be very aware that, in the words of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “[SIGN]The passion for gambling risks becoming an enslavement” (para. 2413)[/SIGN]. This serves as a timely warning in an avaricious age in which people are seeking to become rich quickly and live in a state of great comfort and extravagant living. This has obvious ramifications as regards the life of faith and the pursuit of holiness - laying up treasures upon earth etc. and living for that which is passing, perishable and percarious; not spending our time on earth in the light of eternity.

Warmest good wishes,

Portrait
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