There is no God but God and Muhammad is His messenger.
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So God aligns thousands of people on each side of a bet in order to impart wisdom to them? Our species can't even make it to the planet next to us, always amusing to hear that we've figured out the inner workings of an eternal creator. And he's watching the games!Comment -
I love all you guys
I prayed for ya
Good Night
God bless
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Doesn't the bible say gambling is a sin?
If you believe in god and fear god, you shouldn't gamble since it's a sin
Otherwise, just pick winners and everything will be fineComment -
Not directly.
Proverbs 13:11 says "Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it"
Gambling is implied again in Ecclesiastes 5:10 "He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, not he who loves wealth with his income, this also is vanity"
Today is Holy Thursday, the Last Supper
Jesus died for your sins, honor Him.Comment -
Christ is kingהמוסד
המוסד למודיעין ולתפקידים מיוחדים
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There is enough here to read and ponder about for weeks. I simply wanted to present the links here for those of you interested in reading, learning and thinking moreabout this period, from the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ to the Seige of Jerusalem in A.D. 70.
There was so much taking place. Many sects were at odds. The Galileans were at odds with the Saducees (many of which were Hasmoneans), and it would appear certain Pharisees became Christians, or sympathizers at the very least (Saul/Paul, Nicodemus, Gamaliel, others...) as did Romans, Greeks, and Jews. The Pharisees, according to Josephus, slew the Hasmonean priests in the temple in A.D. 63. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharisees ). They objected to the murder of James The Great, Bishop of Jerusalem. There were so many signs, portents and strife, and civilization-changing events taking place.. what was YHWH doing? Changing the world.
Talmudic Evidence for the Messiah at 30 C.E.
Ancient Temple Signs and Signs of the Last Days
Unusual signs in the ministry of the priests
A rabbi tries to offer explanations regarding one of the Yomas, 39, but for a number of reasons, his explanations are misleading and incorrect.
He says there was two strips of crimson, but the only relevant one is the strip on the temple door, which did not turn white. He also doesn't mention the extreme effort in which the Saducee priests and sages tried to cover up this fact, as the people were upset, and too inquisitive. Consider:
"Rav Naḥman bar Yitzḥak said: The ordinance was with regard to the strip of crimson wool used on Yom Kippur. As it is taught in a baraita: At first they would tie a strip of crimson wool to the opening of the Entrance Hall of the Temple on the outside. If, after the sacrificing of the offerings and the sending of the scapegoat, the strip turned white, the people would rejoice, as this indicated that their sins had been atoned for. If it did not turn white they would be sad. When the Sages saw that people were overly distressed on Yom Kippur, they instituted that they should tie the strip of crimson wool to the opening of the Entrance Hall on the inside, where only a few could enter to see it.
But people would still peek and see it, and once again, if it turned white they would rejoice, and if it did not turn white they would be sad. Therefore, the Sages instituted that they should tie half of the strip to a rock near the place where the one who sent the scapegoat stood and half of it between the horns of the scapegoat, so that the people would not know what happened to the strip until after the conclusion of Yom Kippur. This ordinance was instituted by Rabban Yoḥanan ben Zakkai."
Rosh Hashanah 31b
The William Davidson Talmud (Koren - Steinsaltz)
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"10. Therefore when many even of the rulers believed, there was a commotion among the Jews and Scribes and Pharisees, who said that there was danger that the whole people would be looking for Jesus as the Christ. Coming therefore in a body to James they said, We entreat thee, restrain the people; for they are gone astray in regard to Jesus, as if he were the Christ. [500] We entreat thee to persuade all that have come to the feast of the Passover concerning Jesus; for we all have confidence in thee. For we bear thee witness, as do all the people, that thou art just, and dost not respect persons. [501]
11. Do thou therefore persuade the multitude not to be led astray concerning Jesus. For the whole people, and all of us also, have confidence in thee. Stand therefore upon the pinnacle of the temple, [502] that from that high position thou mayest be clearly seen, and that thy words may be readily heard by all the people. For all the tribes, with the Gentiles also, are come together on account of the Passover.'
12. The aforesaid Scribes and Pharisees therefore placed James upon the pinnacle of the temple, and cried out to him and said: Thou just one, in whom we ought all to have confidence, forasmuch as the people are led astray after Jesus, the crucified one, declare to us, what is the gate of Jesus.' [503]
13. And he answered with a loud voice, Why do ye ask me concerning Jesus, the Son of Man? He himself sitteth in heaven at the right hand of the great Power, and is about to come upon the clouds of heaven.' [504]
14. And when many were fully convinced and gloried in the testimony of James, and said, Hosanna to the Son of David,' these same Scribes and Pharisees said again to one another, We have done badly in supplying such testimony to Jesus. But let us go up and throw him down, in order that they may be afraid to believe him.'
15. And they cried out, saying, Oh! oh! the just man is also in error.' And they fulfilled the Scripture written in Isaiah, [505] Let us take away [506] the just man, because he is troublesome to us: therefore they shall eat the fruit of their doings.'
16. So they went up and threw down the just man, and said to each other, Let us stone James the Just.' And they began to stone him, for he was not killed by the fall; but he turned and knelt down and said, I entreat thee, Lord God our Father, [507] forgive them, for they know not what they do.' [508]"
Church History — Eusebius Pamphilius
Read:
CONCERNING ALBINUS UNDER WHOSE PROCURATORSHIP JAMES WAS SLAIN; AS ALSO WHAT EDIFICES WERE BUILT BY AGRIPPA.
Flavius Josephus, The Wars of the Jews VI.V.III
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Well spokenNot directly.
Proverbs 13:11 says "Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it"
Gambling is implied again in Ecclesiastes 5:10 "He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, not he who loves wealth with his income, this also is vanity"
Today is Holy Thursday, the Last Supper
Jesus died for your sins, honor Him.
Besides like anything
If it consumes your life it’s a sin
Put God first!Comment -
Yes you did
Great job
Just reiterated itComment -
For all you religious folks, explain to me kids that have memories of their past lives.
Sorry to burst your bubbles but there's no heaven and hell.Comment -
Yeah Big Bang
Sperm fertilizeing the egg
Then you have the spirit of godComment -
Why does one party have to be right & one party have to be wrong while we are here on earth ? Why can’t we as people, believers & non-believers just have our opinions & go our fuckin’ separate ways ? Both parties won’t know until that moment arrives. This is the problem with most Christians, they wanna tell the whole world what is so, & judge you for not feeling the same way. Don’t be that guy, don’t be who you despise. (BTW I’m a Christian, but not your typical one).Comment -
The central core of Christianity is faith.
Faith can only exist when something is not known for certain. And this is where faith comes into play, it bridges the gap of what we know and what we don't know. Christians choose to believe. They profess faith in the unknown.
A lot like my child believes in Santa and the Easter Bunny. And there is hard proof both exist. Presents under the tree, eggs in the yard, etc....
To have faith like a child. Ignorance truly is bliss.Comment -
That’s absolutely fine you can believe that, I have no problem with you. If God doesn’t exist & my “faith” is wrong, then you & I are going to the same exact place (no where) after our demise. If God does exist then you & I will be going to different places after we are done here on earth. As a degenerate would say “I’m playing with house money”, that’s how I kind of feel with this situation & topic.Comment -
I mean following the 10 Commandments in the Bible is not really a bad way to live your life. Although I fall short on some of those commandments on a weekly/monthly basis.Comment -
I think your position is exactly the position of most Christians today in the world.
Believing is considered playing with house money, or as nothing more than an insurance policy just in case god is real.
And I believe that is why there is a complete lack of morals with a lot of Christians.Comment -
Eh, I'm pretty sure one could make a better guide now without much difficulty.
Why rely on a book and knowledge that is thousands of years out of date.
We need a modern bible. Even "though shall not kill" needs some nuance. Does assisted suicide violate? It shouldn't.Comment -
I believe he is real. I accepted God’s son Jesus into my heart & we have a private holy relationship together. I pray to him, I talk to him, I curse him as crazy as it may sound. He knows my true feelings on this matter. To reiterate yes, sometimes I “curse” him & ask him why is this life or my life at times so f u c k e d up & lost. At the end of the day he will not condemn me for it if he is “real”. Like I said I’m a Christian & I ask for forgiveness to my wrong doings to him & others.Comment -
Pragmatic bible aside, one thing I don't see mentioned here is the intangible.
Faith.
It has a profound effect on humanity. And that is something that can't be ignored.
If one does not have faith, then all one that does have faith have can tell them is to take the leap of faith.
For those that don't have faith, they have to realize there is something out there that they don't understand.
The funny thing is, while those with fatih can be vocal, it's those without that seem to be the loudest.
I've always found that the similaritied in humans and behavior are way more fascianting than the differences.
It's exploiting those similarities that allow, for example, some of us to exploit markets, like sports.
Yes, I was an avid student of psychology, psychobiology, and philosophy. Two of my favorite subjects in college were history of science and history of religion.
I also know what it's like to take debate the leap of faith, take the leap of faith, and let that fire burn low as well.Comment -
In teaching and advising gamblers over more than two decades, I have often said that the best gambler in the world is not the math expert or major.
The best gambler in the world has the psychology major, with the minor in math. (Degrees not necessary, I'm making a point).
After all this time, I still believe this is true.
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Hey pal, I don't despise religious people. Most of my friends are Christians or Catholics. I just like to let people know that there are other views that might be right. I just hate when Jesus freaks say shit like "Jesus is the only way"
I'm looking into astral planes and astral projections lately and it's insane what people see there. And let me tell you, it's not pleasantComment -
Not really sure how to define "the best gambler in the world". I think one's "best gambling self" depends on a lot of different variables -- funding, time, discipline, location and access and technology, all in addition to psychology and math. What's best for one might not be best for another.In teaching and advising gamblers over more than two decades, I have often said that the best gambler in the world is not the math expert or major.
The best gambler in the world has the psychology major, with the minor in math. (Degrees not necessary, I'm making a point).
After all this time, I still believe this is true.
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