Re: Myth of Problem Gambling in America - Preface to my study
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A minister, after reading this article, walks slowly to his pulpit. He raises his bowed head and stares out unto his congregation. His hands lift up to the level of his shoulders and he proclaims: “Did you know the word sin is in the word casino?” The congregation, in unison, gives a low-toned gasp. It is almost as if revelation has been received on the immorality of gambling.
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A little side story. In my home town there was this reputed whore-monger/drug-dealer. The guy owned three differnt strip clubs which were all pretty shay. Two of his stip clubs were eventually closed due to prostitution. When one of them was raided, a back room was found with a bunch of sex toys a couple of beds, and a safe which had over 3 million in cash in it. Nonetheless this guy was supposedly a devout catholic and donated a confirmed hundreds of thousands to his local church. Despite knowing that this guy was into alot of shady activity, the church gladly took his donations, and actually named a wing of the newly renovated church in his honor. I know this story doesn't have much to do wiht gambling, but it goes to show that the church is all about the money. I can dig up the achived news articles if anyone wants them.
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