christianity and poker

[Woodsey]

Tbh, I only think that people who are serious about being christians can give you a proper answer to this........

[boldie]

Tbh, I only think that people who are serious about being christians can give you a proper answer to this........

Really? I reckon they are probably the least qualified as they are bound to have interpreted the bible (usually in any way they see fit) whereas those who are not Christians can go with what the bible actually states.

[Woodsey]

Tbh, I only think that people who are serious about being christians can give you a proper answer to this........

Really? I reckon they are probably the least qualified as they are bound to have interpreted the bible (usually in any way they see fit) whereas those who are not Christians can go with what the bible actually states.

If its about Chrsitianity and poker and whether they fit, how the hell can anyone who not a Christian give you a real perspective on it?

[bhoywonder]

I wonder if there is a degen poker room in Hell...apparently that's where I'm going...I was at a adult baptism last night....n asked the ministers views.....

He reckons its immoral n therefore a sin...n I,d have to justify myself to god...errr

I'm off to have a well done steak on the ol fire n brimstone

[bhoywonder]

On a sidenote...apparently...n I,ve seen it there is a passage in the bible that talks of recognition...those that go to heaven...don't remember anything of their mortal life...no memories...no meeting deceased friends n family...

Reason being...heaven is about happiness n contentment...n it sure would spoil your eternal euphoria if u knew someone that wasn't in heaven n thus downstairs with the devil in Hell..

Possibly playing him Hu at 6 card Omaha hi/lo

[boldie]

Tbh, I only think that people who are serious about being christians can give you a proper answer to this........

Really? I reckon they are probably the least qualified as they are bound to have interpreted the bible (usually in any way they see fit) whereas those who are not Christians can go with what the bible actually states.

If its about Chrsitianity and poker and whether they fit, how the hell can anyone who not a Christian give you a real perspective on it?

But even Christians don't agree on many things and make the bible fit their own ideas/lifestyle.
In the case of poker, yeah you can see a Christian can give you their perspective on it...but their perspective might have nothing to do with what it actually states in the bible.

[Woodsey]

Tbh, I only think that people who are serious about being christians can give you a proper answer to this........

Really? I reckon they are probably the least qualified as they are bound to have interpreted the bible (usually in any way they see fit) whereas those who are not Christians can go with what the bible actually states.

If its about Chrsitianity and poker and whether they fit, how the hell can anyone who not a Christian give you a real perspective on it?

But even Christians don't agree on many things and make the bible fit their own ideas/lifestyle.
In the case of poker, yeah you can see a Christian can give you their perspective on it...but their perspective might have nothing to do with what it actually states in the bible.

So what? Its still their perspective, that's all that matters in relation to the original question. Whether it states it or not in the bible is irrelevant............

[kinboshi]

There is no part of the bible that states that gambling is illegal or immoral.

But there are obviously many aspects of gambling that clash with certain passages.

There are no parts that forbid the use of condoms, giving blood or donating organs, etc., but some christian churches feel very strongly about these issues. 

Many passages of the bible talk of a god who uses genocide and supports the idea of racial superiority - playing cards shouldn't really be a problem in light of that.

lol..organ donation being mentioned in the bible would be a bit unlikely, no?

If there is a god, you'd reckon he'd have said something beyond the scientific knowledge of the time, knowing it would show is power, omnipotence, etc.

[kinboshi]

There is no part of the bible that states that gambling is illegal or immoral.

But there are obviously many aspects of gambling that clash with certain passages.

Must admit that often when I gamble I feel as though something has clashed with one of my passages.

^^^ Deserves more love.

I'm not sure I want to show Matt's passage more love tbh.

[boldie]

There is no part of the bible that states that gambling is illegal or immoral.

But there are obviously many aspects of gambling that clash with certain passages.

There are no parts that forbid the use of condoms, giving blood or donating organs, etc., but some christian churches feel very strongly about these issues. 

Many passages of the bible talk of a god who uses genocide and supports the idea of racial superiority - playing cards shouldn't really be a problem in light of that.

lol..organ donation being mentioned in the bible would be a bit unlikely, no?

If there is a god, you'd reckon he'd have said something beyond the scientific knowledge of the time, knowing it would show is power, omnipotence, etc.

He might have done btu whoever wrote all the stuff done probably thought "Well, he's clearly babbling now and I can't be fecked with this shit at the moment so fuck it, I'll just write about the stuff I understand"

[kinboshi]

There is no part of the bible that states that gambling is illegal or immoral.

But there are obviously many aspects of gambling that clash with certain passages.

There are no parts that forbid the use of condoms, giving blood or donating organs, etc., but some christian churches feel very strongly about these issues. 

Many passages of the bible talk of a god who uses genocide and supports the idea of racial superiority - playing cards shouldn't really be a problem in light of that.

lol..organ donation being mentioned in the bible would be a bit unlikely, no?

If there is a god, you'd reckon he'd have said something beyond the scientific knowledge of the time, knowing it would show is power, omnipotence, etc.

He might have done btu whoever wrote all the stuff done probably thought "Well, he's clearly babbling now and I can't be fecked with this shit at the moment so fuck it, I'll just write about the stuff I understand"

Nah, can't be that.  It's god's word.  Says so in the bible.

[boldie]

There is no part of the bible that states that gambling is illegal or immoral.

But there are obviously many aspects of gambling that clash with certain passages.

There are no parts that forbid the use of condoms, giving blood or donating organs, etc., but some christian churches feel very strongly about these issues. 

Many passages of the bible talk of a god who uses genocide and supports the idea of racial superiority - playing cards shouldn't really be a problem in light of that.

lol..organ donation being mentioned in the bible would be a bit unlikely, no?

If there is a god, you'd reckon he'd have said something beyond the scientific knowledge of the time, knowing it would show is power, omnipotence, etc.

He might have done btu whoever wrote all the stuff done probably thought "Well, he's clearly babbling now and I can't be fecked with this shit at the moment so fuck it, I'll just write about the stuff I understand"

Nah, can't be that.  It's god's word.  Says so in the bible.

Yeah but, you know...sometimes when you've had a long hard day/week at work you're a bit tired and just can't be fecked. I reckon that that's what happened. even god needs a nap sometimes, you know...and he hadn't invented Red Bull yet.

[Woodsey]

This might have been an interesting thread if the usual threadfuckers hadn't got involved..........

[kinboshi]

This might have been an interesting thread if the usual threadfuckers hadn't got involved..........

You, boldie and me?

[Woodsey]

This might have been an interesting thread if the usual threadfuckers hadn't got involved..........

You, boldie and me?