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myLot reputation of 91/100. manong05 (2932)   ranked 29 out of 37,951 in life4 weeks ago

I saw a sign placed outside a church building that part of their fund raising campaign is that they will conduct a social bingo. It's really not of my business but I just sensed that it is something strange.

What do you think?

 
 
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tags:  bingo, church, fund raising, malls, sinless
 
1. myLot reputation of 76/100. vonmac (1560)   ranked 5,609 out of 37,951 in life   4 weeks ago

Its quite common here, they play bingo anywhere
I reckon if a game of bingo raises some money for them then its an ok thing for them to do
So I dont think its strange at all. None of my business either, but full power to their elbow and I hope the congregation enjoy the bingo


myLot reputation of 91/100. manong05 (2932)   ranked 29 out of 37,951 in life  4 weeks ago

If it is a common practice amongst churches in the area, then there is really nothing strange about it. It's just I don't often see it done here.

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myLot reputation of 76/100. vonmac (1560)   ranked 5,609 out of 37,951 in life  4 weeks ago

Different Cultures I expect is the reason for this.
A few people using the Church for social activities and fund raising at the same time seems like a good thing if you ask me.
The Church should be a meeting place for people, and not only for worship.

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2. myLot reputation of 85/100. Hatley (20007)   ranked 1,374 out of 37,951 in life   4 weeks ago

manong05 What are you thinking,do you think its something evil? well it sure is not. here in the United States we in all different religions often play bingo and it helps the
church and it helps us to socialize with each other and have'
fun. fun is not evil,fun is good for us.Why on earth would you
think it was strange? Do you even know what it is? If you do
then how could you possibly put an evil connotation of it?
It is a game of chance,but it is not gambling. we just have
fun and raise money for our churches.


myLot reputation of 91/100. manong05 (2932)   ranked 29 out of 37,951 in life  4 weeks ago

Hi Hatley, no nothing like that. It's just I don't see them often. It is strange in a sense that it is new. That's all into it.

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3. myLot reputation of 98/100. aseretdd (6841)   ranked 114 out of 37,951 in life   4 weeks ago

Bingo is very common here in my country... school have them for fundraising... and the Church in most areas have this on a yearly basis... i don't see anything wrong with this... but i guess some people view bingo as a form of gambling...


myLot reputation of 91/100. manong05 (2932)   ranked 29 out of 37,951 in life  4 weeks ago

I agree with you. It is not gambling when there are no bets and was done just purely for fun or fund raising.

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4. myLot reputation of 28/100. ivbsav (188)   ranked 35,883 out of 37,951 in life   4 weeks ago

when religion mixes with secular .. so sad ... there's no other ways?


myLot reputation of 91/100. manong05 (2932)   ranked 29 out of 37,951 in life  4 weeks ago

I'm not sure I follow your point. I take that to mean, they shouldn't mix.

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5. myLot reputation of 95/100. lelin1123 (4081)   ranked 1,331 out of 37,951 in life   4 weeks ago

The Catholic church has been doing this for years. I honestly don't believe "God" wanted this to be conducted on the grounds of a church. I think it goes against everything "God" wanted or believed in. The Catholic Church is all about money which is quite disturbing to me. That is why the Catholic church is so rich.


myLot reputation of 91/100. manong05 (2932)   ranked 29 out of 37,951 in life  4 weeks ago

I don't actually notice other churches doing this at least from where I come from. Maybe there are but prominent are Catholic churches. Again it's not my business, people have the right to do what whatever please them. They have their own reasons.

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6. myLot reputation of 86/100. Sandra1952 (1430)   ranked 5,929 out of 37,951 in life   4 weeks ago

Hello, Manong. It's an astute marketing ploy, because bingo is very popular all over the world. A bingo session means that people other than the regular congregation will come along to play, so the church will receive funds from the wider community. And who knows, some of these bingo players may like the atmosphere of the place so much they may stop by for a service. As far as I can see, it's a win-win situation.

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7. myLot reputation of 98/100. 2timothy (388)   ranked 6,451 out of 37,951 in life   4 weeks ago

It is sad to see many congregations being left by the Lord and left to provide for themselves. Expect not the Lord to come and cleanse their house as it is no longer the Lord's house of prayer.

Money, fun, and sinlessness cannot be the only factors of deciding what can be done in the sanctuary. Worshippers who offered to build the sanctuary would never expect the venue to be used for entertainment concerts, political campaigns, exhibitions, product promotionals, movie premiers, night markets, discos, raffle draws, or even any social activity just because it is fun, generates money, and sinless like what is done in the malls.

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