Religious beliefs on gambling probably have little to do with anything besides who has the power. I wouldn't mess around in an Islamic country at all unless you want to gamble your head will fly off. They are so backwards and supersticious, you better be careful.
Hopefully this fights against that incorrect stereotype that religion is about fear or is not fun. Ultimately, one of the most important questions or topics we should be thinking about as a human being is; how do I find true happiness and peace? Always remember that God wants you to be happy even more than you do. The paradox of the human's pursuit of happiness is that the way to find it in this life is not found in gambling or any other form of entertainment but rather in loving and selfless service of others.
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That said, I would not be shocked to learn that there are underground card rooms in Qatar..
If there are foreign workers and there is a compound, there is likely some "entertainment". Might be only bingo though. Might be some alcohol. But there will likely be something.
Quote: rudeboyoiAnyone that commands me to do or not to do something does not care about my happiness. They are only caring about their own happiness. In the case of god he wants me to follow his rules so I'll be on his side during the apocalypse in the final battle between good and evil. Just typing this blows my mind that people actually believe this stuff.
Just curious, did your parents not command you to eat your vegetables or do your homework. Were they caring only about their own happiness as they sacrificed to provide you with food, clothing, and shelter and demanded you follow their rules only for their own amusement or to get you to be on their side? Of course not. They gave you rules because they loved you and wanted you to be happy and healthy, just like God. Boy it blows my mind that people can have such misguided and screwed up images of God and actually believe that stuff.
Quote: FrGambleJust curious, did your parents not command you to eat your vegetables or do your homework. Were they caring only about their own happiness as they sacrificed to provide you with food, clothing, and shelter and demanded you follow their rules only for their own amusement or to get you to be on their side? Of course not. They gave you rules because they loved you and wanted you to be happy and healthy, just like God. Boy it blows my mind that people can have such misguided and screwed up images of God and actually believe that stuff.
they gave me food and shelter for their happiness so they wouldnt have to worry about me getting sick or dying or whatever. i wasnt eating broccoli because it made me happy. it made them happy.
Quote: corvetteracingIt is my opinion that gambling goes across all boards, all walks of life as with anything else. We are all human, we all bleed the same, defecate the same out of the same orifice. Just my opinion.
I beg to differ....some people defecate out their mouths :)