Can Christians play the lottery?
598005
Its not a sin, sin, but it is self destructive and here's why.\nMy brother started out just buying strach and win tickets.  Then he started going to the casino, and now he's a gambling addict.  He's a Christian and its ruined our family.\nI hate all lotteries because of it, all childrens lotteries, etc.  I think its disgusting that charities have to resort to lotteries to collect money.  And its money that comes from mostly seniors.\nThere have been a few people in our church that have won millions in the state lottery.  The church refuses to accept donations from this money.\nDon't forget that the Roman soldiers gambled for Jesus's clothes before he died by rolling dice.\nHaving said all that, my grandpa lived to 100 and would always play the lotto and I would always have to buy tickets for him, because he couldn't get out.  It was one of his few enjoyments.  I hated doing it, but I never told him, because he was so happy.  Again seniors though paying.
944104
Tell people they can cherry-pick whatever they want out of the bible. They seem to do that anyway, but if you tell that this is OK, you'll reel in millions of people who are looking for a free-ride to heaven! :)
505174
It is too bad when a so called Christian can't cut someone some slack.  As a Christian, I am blessed, but don't take offence to "good luck."
1170809
take a lottery.........ask yo wife 2 pray hard.........
670730
no. its not safe. Never trust something like this. you will have better luck buying lottery tickets.
102462
of course! Why not? If some "religion" would make a person feel "guilty" about such a simple, harmless act....I'd like to see a scripture saying so! A true Christian sees things in perspective..such as " It's a lottery ticket! Maybe I'll win, and if I don't, no big deal!" It's not breaking one of God's commandments..so buy some! I feel that I'm a Christian, and I sometimes buy them. \nHeavy gambling, on the other hand, if it means that they would get theirself in debt, or a person's family does without things, etc...probably is not how a true Christian would do...Their love for their family and themselves would certainly be predominate. \n\nHey! it's a lottery ticket, not a heavy gambling problem we're talking about here! In my belief, God is alot more concerned about the child molesters, murderers, adulterers, and breaking the 10 Commandments, (which buying a lottery ticket is not one of the 10!) I worship a God of Love, not a god who makes rules that take all the fun out of life...so when we put God in a position of itty bitty piddly things like this, we make God very small!!! \nIt's simply an act of buying a lottery ticket.....it's NOT a destructive gambling habit!! \nClueless Clown says it all!!\nWell.....anyway...just my opinion....
980405
This question is called Pascal's wager.  Pascal was a famous mathematician, and also a good Christian philosopher.  This question should never be the basis of someone accepting Christianity.  One's relationship with Christ should not be "what-if insurance."  However, this question certainly has enough validity to take a close and careful look at Christianity before dismissing it.
717927
haha! i shouldnt be laughin at this...but its pretty funny\n\n"God, please let me win the lottery! just this once! i promise i'll never ask for anything again!"\n\n"Jesus, please send me a sign. should i dye my hair dark and get it layered, or blonde and wavy?"\n\n"Lord Jesus, i have been a good Christian...so could you repay me by running my mother in law over w/ a car?"\n\nI would honestly love to hear some peoples prayers =)
587078
Playing cards?  As long as He isn't gambling where is the sin?  And personally, I believe if it is for monopoly money or some such minor thing, it still isn't gambling.  \n\nGagging at those gnats again.
1001485
#1 No.\n#2 Dumb luck.\n\nQuick, while you are of sound mind, take a good hard look at the idea of god and see it for what it is. I say quick because who knows when the next lucky break will come your way and all will be hunkey dory with god again. Use the time you have wisely and perhaps yiou will break free of the superstition and see that "god helps those that helps themselves"  (meaning you help yourself, and god takes the credit)  Time to roll up the shirtsleeves and do god's work (help yourself that is.)
110211
I am very blessed with a wonderful family and job and everything.  I believe in a divine plan and God's grace.  Why am I blessed?  God's grace is given indiscriminately, to the poor or rich, to the righteouss or sinner.  I don't know if it's random, part of a bigger plan, or just a pont of view where I find the blessings in everything.\n\nHowever, I just can't get away from the idea that I am lucky/unlucky in some areas.  I am pretty lucky in poker- though I wouldn't bet a lot on it.  I am unlucky in open houses- I'm a realtor, they don't work for me.
1149421
No it cannot work UNLESS it is God's will... \n\nTherefore pray that you will be in God's will and if you need the money He will show you a way to obtain it or he will gift it to you...
179156
If you have accepted the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ as your personal saviour it doenst really matter if you have won the jackpot or not as we need to live out each day for the Lord and it is He that giveth and He that taketh. Glory be to Him. Even if we were to get the jackpot we should be unaffected by it and if we were to know we have very little time left to live then we should all the more put our heart and soul and body into getting closer to God and His commandments. It doesnt matter whether we live or die as Paul said "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain". May God bless you abundantly.
486054
given the above, you probably give sunday school teachers a run for their money. if you actually read the bible, you'll notice alot of loopholes and contradictory statements. christians view these statements as a test of faith.
559681
well, I think that would be a good idea, lotto sells would go up if there were better odds of winning... as far as creating gluttonous people, I say no, money will just bring out a persons true colors.
767331
I played ball a bit before seminary.  There is a lot of superstition in the minds of some players (not stepping on a chalk baseline, eating the same foods before each game, using the same glove, not washing your jersey when you are on a hitting streak, etc.)\n\nAnd some of the players I have known were Christians, too... and they still prayed for "victory" - so - I would have to say, "yes" - religion and superstition are mixed a bit in baseball.
46293
Nope, the lottery is random, and doing either way of the quick pick or your favorite numbers have the same odds. Good luck winning since I never do.