Religion and poker

Dtapiav · Jun 21, 2026

What do you think if God is okay with this game? It's difficult for me because I'm a Christian, but I love the world of poker

skaterick · Jun 22, 2026

'God does not play dice ' with the universe . Albert Einstein in a letter to Max Born .

Lodestone · Jun 22, 2026

If you have to ask the answer is probably No.

1 Timothy 6:9-10

9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

Fwiw I'm on team poker not team monotheism

Nameless14 · Jun 22, 2026

I think that's a question every Christian has to answer for themselves. Personally, I don't see poker as inherently wrong if it's played responsibly and doesn't become an obsession.

For me, the key is whether it's a healthy hobby or something that starts controlling your life, finances, or faith.

But I'm not a Christian so it's up to you

dreamer13 · Jun 22, 2026

The main advantage of poker for me, as a believer, is that in this game, like no other, success depends on God. Of course, luck—another name for Divine will—is important in football or wrestling, to a lesser extent in basketball, and even less so in, say, chess. However, only in poker is God a full-fledged participant in the competition.

stampide · Jun 22, 2026

I think definitely NOT!

guroove · Jun 22, 2026

Dtapiav said:
What do you think if God is okay with this game? It's difficult for me because I'm a Christian, but I love the world of poker

God is only okay with GTO players, exploitative players are probably going to hell

Dtapiav · Jun 22, 2026

guroove said:
God is only okay with GTO players, exploitative players are probably going to hell

Muchas gracias por tu respuesta 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Dtapiav · Jun 22, 2026

Nameless14 said:
I think that's a question every Christian has to answer for themselves. Personally, I don't see poker as inherently wrong if it's played responsibly and doesn't become an obsession.

For me, the key is whether it's a healthy hobby or something that starts controlling your life, finances, or faith.

But I'm not a Christian so it's up to you

Gracias 🙌🏻

Mwaki · Jun 22, 2026

I think it all depends with our intentions and view of it, and also how you play,for example, drinking alcohol is not a sin but it leads to sin and all sorts of immoral behavior's hence it's wrong, but directly it ain't. Now poker is a social game, about skills and less of gambling but if it leads you to steal or abscond on your duties and responsibilities, lie to family and friends that way it will be a sin otherwise if you play with what you can afford to lose or just for fun and love of the game I don't think it's a sin

marco198121 · Jun 23, 2026

Poker is from God, GGPoker is from the devil. Hahaha

billibooo · Jun 23, 2026

Dtapiav said:
What do you think if God is okay with this game? It's difficult for me because I'm a Christian, but I love the world of poker

I am Christian as well and I do what feels right <3 I do not play with my money <3 I play free games <3 I do not know if that is what you are asking <3 BUT ask God <3
He will tell you <3 and look to the word for guidance <3

elflake · Jun 24, 2026

Since humans made-up gods you can make your god however you want...

ExMoroccan · Jul 3, 2026

in every religion , i think god forbides gambling. but i could be wrong. cause gambling comes with almost every bad habits....

CaioRJ · Jul 3, 2026

It depends on the person's religion, I remember reading somewhere that Islam doesn't support card games, I'm Catholic, my religion doesn't say anything about it, in other words, whether this is right or wrong depends on each person's beliefs.

dompoker · Jul 3, 2026

Poker isn't bad. God gives us the freedom to survive, let alone steal, everyone with their own luck, the important thing is to respect others whoever wins.

kolan90 · Jul 3, 2026

How do you think God feels about poker? I think the game itself isn't necessarily a problem; what matters is our motives, our self-control, and whether it turns into an unhealthy obsession. I'm interested in hearing different points of view. What do you think?

bremp555 · Jul 3, 2026

I think that's something each person has to work through according to their own faith and conscience.

For me, poker itself isn't the issue. It's how you approach it. If it becomes greed, addiction or starts harming your responsibilities, that's a problem. But if it's played with discipline, honesty and self control, I don't see it the same way.

If it keeps bothering you, it might be worth talking to someone you trust in your church. Peace of mind is worth more than any winning session.

finaltable1 · Jul 3, 2026

What if God was one of us
Just a slob like one of us
Just a stranger at the poker table

Omar.Imrane · Jul 3, 2026

I think this is a personal decision. Many religious people have different views on poker. For me, the important question isn't just the game itself, but how you play it and whether it starts to control your life. If poker remains a form of entertainment, played responsibly and within your values, that's very different from becoming obsessed with gambling. In the end, everyone has to follow their conscience.

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