California voters are being asked to vote on a ballot proposition that would allow larger casinos on the premise that it will generate more tax revenue. It’s being opposed by other gambling interests in and out of state. The folks who oppose . . . Continue reading →
To borrow from that paragon of 1960s Welsh hipness: It’s not unusual for one generation to doubt the mores (the customs) of the previous generation. What we think of as the “teen culture” rebellion of the 1950s (e.g., Elvis) and 60s (e.g., . . . Continue reading →
We are continuing our series on the doctrine of God, I Am That I Am. This is part 14 of the series, which begins with Heidelcast episode 123. We could not be addressing a more timely topic: providence. Heidelberg Catechism 27 asks: . . . Continue reading →
Warhorse Casino is working in concert with at least three major gambling-app companies to sell Nebraskans on two separate but complementary ballot drives to put sportsbook gambling in the palm of the hand, framing the question as one of financing property tax . . . Continue reading →
What are the sins forbidden in the eighth commandment? The sins forbidden in the eighth commandment, besides the neglect of the duties required, are, theft, robbery, man-stealing, and receiving anything that is stolen; fraudulent dealing, false weights and measures, removing landmarks, injustice . . . Continue reading →
We also see the turn to chance in the growth of gambling in the North America. Once the preserve of Atlantic City and Las Vegas, now casinos are seemingly everywhere. Our governments advertise gambling as a way of raising revenues. Against the . . . Continue reading →
Besides such necessary concerns of the church, there are countless temporal matters that need reform. There is discord among princes and political estates. Usury and avarice have burst in like a deluge and have taken on the color of legality. Wantonness, lewdness, . . . Continue reading →
Therefore St. John rejects a false and feigned faith; he demands a genuine faith which will openly confess before the world the two things it has learned, namely, that Christ is the Son of God and of Mary and that He became . . . Continue reading →
It is thus also evident that the abuse of the lot in games, entertainment, and gambling is a dreadful abuse of the providence of God. There are games which are played solely with one’s skill or strength, and there are games played . . . Continue reading →
Dr. R. Scott Clark discusses the growing crisis of gambling addiction among young men and explains why it is a serious concern for the Christian community. He explores psychological triggers, cultural influences, and the spiritual implications for those who fall prey to it. Continue reading →
Dr. R. Scott Clark explores the neurobiological “dopamine effect” that fuels addictions to gambling, porn, and social media. He discusses the severe consequences of compulsive gambling and highlights historical theological warnings against “wasteful gaming.” Continue reading →