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Thread: RSR Betting Incentives
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12-05-2022, 04:12 PM #25
Re: RSR Betting Incentives
I have enjoyed the DraftKings app and others. Those plays provide an added level of excitement and rooting interest. Why is that "morally problematic"?
course, my perspective is also influenced by religious concerns, and based on the belief that gambling, while a fun hobby for some, is a potential addiction, and more seriously a blight on the poor. I don't ask that football support my beliefs, but I take note when it works against them.
Again, I'm just trying to see your perspective and not trying to be a smart ass.Follow me on Twitter @RSRLombardi
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12-05-2022, 05:17 PM #26Veteran Poster
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Re: RSR Betting Incentives
Sorry guy, I am not arguing or disparaging anyone, but there was somone who was pushing a question. They asked a minister a question - claiming they didn't want to be a jerk. I took their question at face value and wanted to answer it, but to do so I had too account for different church traditions because it is complicated. Practicing Christians, while largely agreeing, see these issues slightly differently for reasons that largely make sense. (think of the way offensive schemes are different or how there are different blocking schemes that offensive lines use).
So, I am not holding onto this, but may I suggest, they asked a question and I was trying to give them an answer.
PeaceLast edited by RevBarnes; 12-06-2022 at 10:55 AM.
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12-06-2022, 10:41 AM #31
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12-10-2022, 10:33 PM #32Veteran Poster
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Re: RSR Betting Incentives
Real quick and in peace... You didn't agree with a reply I made to this post (which is fair), but you seem to be in between asking me for an explanation, wanting to disagree, and wanting to cut off the conversation.
So, I don't have any emotion in this, and I'm not angry, but let me put this out there so that going forward if you (or anyone else) wants to say you disagree with me (or agree) you can have a basis for that.
As a practicing Christian you are probably aware that gambling, like alcohol, is something most Christians at most times aren't completely easy with. Some traditions take a black and white approach and simply label them as sin (Baptists and Methodists did that, at least at times). Others like the Catholics take a more moderate approach and say these activities are alright but issue warnings and conditions. (Gambling is addictive to a small minority, and it can also rob the poor of extra income they really need.) I don't find either tradition's approach to be perfect.
So my initial reply was in that context. My question about your denominiation was more philosophical than argumentative. And for the record, I'm a Methodist, but I really respect all the other traditions.
Anyway, have a good day and a good Christmas. This is a great site and I do wish it well.
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