Can a catholic priest gamble?

Can a catholic priest gamble?

Can a catholic priest gamble?

The short answer is no. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches: “Games of chance (card games, etc.) or wagers are not in themselves contrary to justice. They become morally unacceptable when they deprive [people] of what is necessary to provide for [their] needs and those of others.

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Is it ok to gamble as a catholic?
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Is being a catholic priest stressful?
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What do you call a person who gambles?
gamblers. A gambler is a person who takes a lot of high-risk chances. Your friends might call you a gambler if you spend your free time bungee jumping and playing high-stakes poker.
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Is there a strategy to gambling?
The most reasonable strategies include betting less than 2% of your bankroll, wagering on the banker hand, taking craps odds, and making even-money bets in French roulette. These help you pull in consistent wins and limit the risk factor. Riskier systems include the Martingale, Labouchere, and Oscar's Grind.
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