Thursday, April 3, 2008

Vice Blurb...Is gambling wrong?


A friend (who also posts on Blurbat) and I had an argument yesterday about whether or not gambling is wrong.


He says:

Gambling is a form of greed and promotes a desire for money

I say:

It is a form of entertainment that like many things can lead to problems if uncontrolled.

He says:

It is taking money that you haven't earned and so is shameful.

I say:

Many people earn more than is justified by what they do. We don't call that shameful.

He says:

It is poor use of money God has given us.

I say:

Like watching most of the movies out today isn't?

He says:

Jesus wouldn't play the slots.

I say:

Hmmm.


I don't think we have come to a conclusion.