Manila, the 4th largest city in the world has become the gaming capital of Asia; is gambling good for the society?

It is more fun criticizing

Rizal Philippines
June 4, 2017

According to Casinopedia, Manila, the 4th largest city in the world (in terms of population) many high end casino and hotel operations have moved or considering of moving to Bay City (the reclamation area) even despite some security concerns.  From Casino pedia  The total package has lured many tourists/high rollers:   the theater, the beaches, entertainment, and fun.

Manila has beat Macau and Singapore as gaming city/capital of Asia

However a big question is raised:  while this is good for the country economically, is this good for most of the people?  While the Bible does not directly condemn nor consider gambling a sin, (Bible questions: IS GAMBLING A SIN) gambling becomes addictive for most, especially for those who see lottery bet as the only hope they can get out of financial difficulties, although they know that they can not beat the odds.  Or go to a casino.

 Biblical case against gambling



Hence those who get hooked to gambling:   lottery see no end to their difficulties, and some are driven to take on higher risks, borrow (which they cant repay)  and later on driven to desperate measures:    theft, suicide, and as in case of Jessie Carlos in RWM, driven to revenge and killing people (and himself)

Early on I was consulted on a entrepreneur board game, and when lottery was mentioned as one of entrepreneurial activities in that entrepreneur's board game (a modification of Monopoly) this post made an adverse comment.  Any form of gambling can not be considered entrepreneurial (from a risk taking point of view.   But it cant be, the entrepreneur in this case has all odds against him and can not win)

A lot of debate and controversy has emerged from jueteng, stl.     The govt, through the initiative of Marcos, established PAGCOR for him (not the govt) to control and siphon gambling revenues in the entire country) And PAGCOR now does.  Since this is an edict, no one dare go against it because the PCSO and PAGCOR and even the govt leadership make hay from the revenues of PAGCOR and PCSO.

What is your take?  Are casinos good or bad for your?  For the country

Is this guy trying to chastise the casinos and reminding every one that gambling is an evil

PAGCOR, PCSO try to project good social impact by providing charity assistance to the needy and other social projects.  But their main business keep people poor and in financial difficulties

The Birth of Sin City from Andrew

Error in translations of Bible causes misunderstanding and wrong doctrine

It is more fun criticizing

Rizal Philippines
September 11, 2016

The need for a common English version

Fifteen Myths about Bible Translation by Daniel Wallace  - Is KJV the best version?




(Its the anniversary of abominable jets crashing into the World Trade Center  which nearly cowed Americans to extremists carrying out terrorism in America;s own soil.  Let it not happen again.  The Homeland security of US please its other security measures.)

Going back to the original topic, to the exposition on the scriptures, a member of the audience asked a question on a Bible passage which the preacher pointed out was wrong, based on the version of the translation.  The preacher said we must go back to the older, nearer to the original version of the Bible.  We must go back to the Greek and Hebrew versions

The various versions has given rise to various interpretations and hence varying doctrines based on the same.  Talk about Tower of Babel

                                         Various versions of the same passage;  confusing eh?

Some enlightenment from Brother Ely Soriano on various religious questions

It is more fun criticizing

i happen to watch occasionally TV shows at UNTV featuring bible exposition by its leader Bro Ely

His answer to the questions are revealing:

1.  Why do we pay for rituals?

Blessings and Bible are free.  The teachings of the scripture.  are free.  But why are some churches sell the Bible or make money out of the scriptures and rites.

2.  Is tithing a must?

To give 10th of your earnings to the church was only teaching. It refers to the Church of Israel.  Not the church of God.  You can give freely as you please to the Church of God and its not mandatory.

3.  Must a faithful attend church services on certain day.

Attending church services on a certain day, ie say 7th day or Sabbath is required under the church of Israel.  Its no longer required under the Church of God (time of Jesus)

4.  Why do young people die?

It is part of living.  All people who live must die.  It is our destiny. God wills it.   And after that judgement, and the promise of eternal life. Gods spirit can not over power death.

But while death can be ugly and sad for many, the promise of eternal life, after judgement, gives beauty and glamor to dying.