Gambling violates Christian principles
By Tim R. Alanib

"If you used to rob, you must stop robbing and start working, in order to earn an honest living for yourself and to be able to help the poor" (Ephesians 4:28).

GAMBLING violates Christian principles. The Bible contains no specific command about gambling. But gambling is contrary to the spirit of the Scriptures.

* The Bible stresses the sovereignty of God in life. "For only a penny you can buy two sparrows, yet not one sparrow falls to the ground without your Father's consent. As for you, even the hairs of your head have all been counted" (Matthew 10:29, 30).

* The Bible is opposed to covetousness and materialism. (Matt. 6:19-34). Both are basic in the desire to gamble.

* The Bible condemns theft. "...Do not commit murder; do not commit adultery; do not steal; do not accuse anyone falsely" (Matt. 19:18). Gambling is usually theft by mutual consent. the rest


Bill to Ban Gambling Online Gets 4th Chance
By Frank Ahrens
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, May 25, 2006

Online poker players will have to fold their hands if a Virginia congressman gets his way.

Today, the House Judiciary Committee will mark up a bill introduced by Rep. Robert W. Goodlatte (R) that would ban much online gambling, including bets on sporting events and games of chance -- namely poker, which has enjoyed a boom in recent years. the rest