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The Mormon religion does not forbid gambling. Though they do counsel against it. It's not a tenet of their faith though. Now that you know that are you going to keep running with that false chestnut?
Gambling | What Mormons Believe:
The Mormon Church has always opposed gambling in every form, including government-sponsored lotteries.
Mormon prophets and leaders have counseled the members over time, to avoid gambling of any type. Doing so, leads one away from righteousness and into the hands of Satan. The Mormon belief is that it is an addictive behavior and leads only to destructive habits and practices. It undermines the value of work and motivates one to think that they can get something for nothing. In time, the gambler will deny themselves, as well as their family the basic needs of life. They will oft times steal from others to finance their addiction, which in turn leads to stealing, robbery, etc.
Mormons do believe that they shouldn't participate or encourage others to gamble
“The Church has been and now is unalterably opposed to gambling in any form whatever. It is opposed to any game of chance, occupation, or so-called business, which takes money from the person who may be possessed of it without giving value received in return. It is opposed to all practices the tendency of which is to encourage the spirit of reckless speculation, and particularly to that which tends to degrade or weaken the high moral standard which the members of the Church, and our community at large, have always maintained. We therefore advise and urge all members of the Church to refrain from participation in any activity which is contrary to the view herein set forth.”
Latter-day Saint opposition to gambling is rooted in key theological principles.
Since gambling is founded upon the “desire to get something of value for little or nothing,” it cultivates within us a spirit which opposes the divine ability to work for that which we desire. Also, gambling is “destructive of the finer sensitivities of the soul”
All About Mormons:* Gambling
I think the Mormons might disagree with you.
But they don't. The key to that was the church "counsels." There is a difference between what they "counsel" and what they "command."
Not drinking caffeine is "counseled." Abstaining from alcohol is "commanded." I've been to Mormon functions where there is coke. But they'd go crazy if alcohol was being served.
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