jethrodull 0 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 To answer your question, then, the bible directly says that gambling is a sin. That is the "conflict" in being a Christian and a Gambler.god thing poker isn't gamblingJ Link to post Share on other sites
yourboygsarida 0 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 god thing poker isn't gamblingJclearly you have never played on pokerstars Link to post Share on other sites
Balloon guy 158 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Who says he has NO Chance? Thats what makes golf great...everyone has a handicap which enables all golfing skills to play together. He had a bad run on the golf course against Ivey & Doyle...so what? That doesnt mean he has no chance...So you're saying that this Wed, when I play you;There is a chance? Link to post Share on other sites
lew189 0 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 3 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)2 Members: DanielNegreanu, lew189Hey Daniel. Hope you're well! Link to post Share on other sites
DanielNegreanu 141 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 To answer your question, then, the bible directly says that gambling is a sin. That is the "conflict" in being a Christian and a Gambler. Which Bible are you referring to? You wouldn't happen to have a link to the scripture that states gambling is a sin would you? Didn't think so. It doesn't exist, and yes, I have looked long and hard. If gambling itself were a sin than God would be a sinner. Since God can't be a sinner than gambling can't be a sin. In the book of Job, God gambles with Satan for Job's soul. God wins of course, but he still made the wager. Also, casting lots was a way in which people solved lots of issues, which is, once again, a form of gambling. Making money your God is a sin, but gambling for a living doesn't equate living for money or making money your God. Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedKills 0 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Which Bible are you referring to? You wouldn't happen to have a link to the scripture that states gambling is a sin would you? Didn't think so. It doesn't exist, and yes, I have looked long and hard. If gambling itself were a sin than God would be a sinner. Since God can't be a sinner than gambling can't be a sin. In the book of Job, God gambles with Satan for Job's soul. God wins of course, but he still made the wager. Also, casting lots was a way in which people solved lots of issues, which is, once again, a form of gambling. Making money your God is a sin, but gambling for a living doesn't equate living for money or making money your God.good research Link to post Share on other sites
Jayray 0 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Which Bible are you referring to? You wouldn't happen to have a link to the scripture that states gambling is a sin would you? Didn't think so. It doesn't exist, and yes, I have looked long and hard. If gambling itself were a sin than God would be a sinner. Since God can't be a sinner than gambling can't be a sin. In the book of Job, God gambles with Satan for Job's soul. God wins of course, but he still made the wager. Also, casting lots was a way in which people solved lots of issues, which is, once again, a form of gambling. Making money your God is a sin, but gambling for a living doesn't equate living for money or making money your God.Nice to have you back Daniel......GL with the series.... Link to post Share on other sites
Oziumrules 0 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 So you're saying that this Wed, when I play you;There is a chance?Yes...especially if you bring a few Opus X cigars.... Link to post Share on other sites
Balloon guy 158 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Yes...especially if you bring a few Opus X cigars....then there is no chanceAnd sorry Daniel but:1st Generalities chapter 4 verses 3-4Thou shalt not chase the gutshot, nor be in the company of the chasers, for theirs is the way of darkness that leadeth to bustoville.New world english hip translation Link to post Share on other sites
Oziumrules 0 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 then there is no chanceRomeo Y Julieta Anniversario Churchills ???? Link to post Share on other sites
Mrjones_76 0 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I have a problem with the guy who can make 400K a year playing high, throwing away enough money to feed an African city, beause of a ridiculous notion that he can make money where no one else can. Especially if his tiny chance for success doesn't translate into helping others if he somehow succeeds. - SklanskyTranslation- I started a vague gossip laden thread because I'm a Socialist and I feel the well off are obligated to give back to society. That is bullsh1t, plain and simple.I agree it is a socialist point of view as well as a tad bit judgemental. Now, is that a good thing? Link to post Share on other sites
Balloon guy 158 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Romeo Y Julieta Anniversario Churchills ????chances are improving Link to post Share on other sites
Oziumrules 0 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 chances are improvingRemember...Im in Cuba Miami and I am spoiled. Im actually warming up to the La Gloria Cubanas..I never really liked them till I smoked the Charlemagne Maduros. Link to post Share on other sites
Balloon guy 158 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 You'll like them Wed.BTW not to derail our golf talk but did anyone happen to look at what a guy named Daniel Negreanu wrote on the 2+2 thread? I have a better person for us all to bow down to and admire:How about this as a quality to admire- a guy runs a very successful website selling books and advertising. So far so good. Then, decides to START a post in the GOSSIP section of the forum, basically complaining that people don't admire him and only him!He doesn't mention the player's name in the post because that would be a no-no, instead he makes it painfully obvious who he is talking about without saying said person's name.Admire me people!!! I am the king of all nits and haven't bought a new pair of shoes in 25 years! How's that for +EV! I won't name any names, because that would be in really, really, really, poor taste, but I think we, as a society should admire those that have no gamble, avoid fun at all costs(outside of giggling like schoolgirls when other authors make boo-boo's in their books), and look to date women that are one year away from being able to legally drive.Was the OP bored that day or something? I can't imagine what prompted such a thread?Then:Sklansky makes one foolish assumption in his post. A professional gambler SHOULD always look for bets that are favorable, or at least break even. Sklansky incorrectly assumes that said "hi roller" made those golf bets with the knowledge that the bets had negative equity. In fact, Sklansky has absolutely no knowledge as to whether that $500,000 loss provided opportunities to actually earn much more in future golf bets, or if said hi roller is even a lifetime loser in golf betting.I completely understand the point, that admiring a gambler who is willing to risk it all or bet huge amounts of money on coin flips is hardly admirable, but why he would choose to use the golf example he did, and worse, bring religious beliefs into the equation, well, that much I do not understand. But hey, at least he didn't post said hi roller's freakin' address on his forum and let it sit there for hours.all I can say is....the flame war has begun. I'm ready for the 2+2ers to bring it on. Link to post Share on other sites
doox 15 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I saw DN's response and LOVED it. I figure Sklansky's just asking for it, so kudos. Link to post Share on other sites
Oziumrules 0 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Nice reponse! Sklansky is pissed Brandi is in the FCP posse now. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,353 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Nice reponse! Sklansky is pissed Brandi is in the FCP posse now.She is? Has she been trolling general? Link to post Share on other sites
SilentButDeadly3 0 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Which Bible are you referring to? You wouldn't happen to have a link to the scripture that states gambling is a sin would you? Didn't think so. It doesn't exist, and yes, I have looked long and hard. If gambling itself were a sin than God would be a sinner. Since God can't be a sinner than gambling can't be a sin. In the book of Job, God gambles with Satan for Job's soul. God wins of course, but he still made the wager. Also, casting lots was a way in which people solved lots of issues, which is, once again, a form of gambling. Making money your God is a sin, but gambling for a living doesn't equate living for money or making money your God.I just got pwned by Daniel, I feel so honored. I'm not going to look it up cuz I assume you would know. And I have had this arguement with one of my friends, who's dad is a pastor, and he said it was a sin. I took his word for it obv but it looked like I was bluffed by 3 hi when I was holding the 2nd nuts. omggggggg. When I go golfing tomorrow with him I'm going to rip him a new one. Tytytyty Daniel. Link to post Share on other sites
vbnautilus 48 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 If gambling itself were a sin than God would be a sinner. Since God can't be a sinner than gambling can't be a sin. In the book of Job, God gambles with Satan for Job's soul.I hear God is sick at PL Omaha too. Link to post Share on other sites
nutzbuster 7 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 chances are improving Remember...Im in Cuba Miami and I am spoiled. Im actually warming up to the La Gloria Cubanas..I never really liked them till I smoked the Charlemagne Maduros.Lets quite screwing around here.We all know there is only one quality smoke.... Link to post Share on other sites
Ouch-8s 4 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 What you people all fail to realize is that Sklansky is the hero of Rounders. Link to post Share on other sites
DOG 0 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I hear God is sick at PL Omaha too.I prefer Chinese poker.TY Link to post Share on other sites
Pot Odds RAC 23 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I hear God is sick at PL Omaha too.He always seems to hit the Miracle on the River. Link to post Share on other sites
dms26 3 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 It was documented on here the Ivey played Vaswani(sp) and cleaned him out (if Vaswani would have paid up)....Ivey's edge is that he gets these hacks, (DN) to give up more strokes then he should and as a result Ivey cleans up....for the record my golf index is a 4.0...and would wax any of you clowns blind foldedwii doesn't countyou seem to have no idea how handicapping works. DN obviously knows Ivey's game better than Ram, so I'm sure the strokes situation is more fair. Link to post Share on other sites
Canuckickstan 2 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I saw DN's response and LOVED it. I figure Sklansky's just asking for it, so kudos.I was gonna do this on 2+2 but thought I would try it here first.Skalansky Owned Link to post Share on other sites
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