1. 07-26-10 10:22 AM #1
    FazzersGirl
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    This May Sound Like A Silly Question...

    But I am truly confused!! I was watching Poker Stars Million Dollar Challenge with Daniel Negreanu last night and there was a priest playing in the tourney.
    I thought when they entered the priesthood, they gave up all things of monetary value and money was not to be thought of.

    I could be completely wrong but I was just a little taken back by this.
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  2. 07-26-10 11:17 AM #2
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    Could be a fake priest or a corrupt one. There are many of those.

    A real religious one wouldn't be playing poker.
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  3. 07-26-10 11:41 AM #3
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    It could also be a charity donation thing.
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  4. 07-26-10 12:06 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by yisman View Post
    Could be a fake priest or a corrupt one. There are many of those. A real religious one wouldn't be playing poker.
    Because they would be taking in the rake on Charity Casino Night? (raking in the take!)
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  5. 07-26-10 12:38 PM #5
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    Give me a break. How's a priest supposed to lure unsuspecting little children into his van without offering a bribe. It takes money to offer bribes, and the rake of church bingo games doesn't bring in very much cash.
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  6. 07-27-10 07:28 PM #6
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    He said if he won he was going to rebuild/renovate his church. I just thought it was odd and it may have been fake...It appeared as if he didn't have God on his side cause he didn't win!!
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  7. 07-27-10 11:05 PM #7
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    there are many different types of priests, not just catholic ones
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  8. 07-28-10 04:50 AM #8
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    Straight up good vs evil here huh!
    Seems odd that a priest would enter a televised poker game. On the other hand priests are trying everything these days to get people back on the hook.
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  9. 07-28-10 03:28 PM #9
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    I thought it was a little off putting but then I started to think about Bingo being played in church basements and Atlantic City trips sponsored and departing from churches as well.
    So I guess it's "normal". I don't get it!
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  10. 07-28-10 06:48 PM #10
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    Yeah and like kaabee said there are all different kinds of priests.
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  11. 07-28-10 07:52 PM #11
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    Probably a real priest. Religious stance on gambling is as convoluted as their other views on many things.
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  12. 07-29-10 07:15 AM #12
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    Priests do all kind of sh*t these days...
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  13. 07-29-10 07:35 AM #13
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    Old religion I was in = gambling is wrong, encourages greed and disregard for fellow man's plight, etc., and you would be disciplined if caught

    Religion I am in now = gamble if you want to, but you can't be addicted to it, nor are you to ever cheat
    (sounds more reasonable, huh?!)
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  14. 08-01-10 02:24 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by MadTiger View Post
    Old religion I was in = gambling is wrong, encourages greed and disregard for fellow man's plight, etc., and you would be disciplined if caught

    Religion I am in now = gamble if you want to, but you can't be addicted to it, nor are you to ever cheat
    (sounds more reasonable, huh?!)
    Just out of curiosity? What were the repercussions if caught in your old religion?? Sounds kind of harsh!!
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  15. 08-01-10 02:34 PM #15
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    I thought when they entered the priesthood, they gave up all things of monetary value and money was not to be thought of.
    Indeed, you are incorrect. Catholic priests do not take a vow of poverty.
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  16. 08-01-10 07:11 PM #16
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    I guess its no different than churches hosting bingo to generate income.
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  17. 08-01-10 10:05 PM #17
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    Everyone is corrupt, just deal with it.
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