what i might expect if it gets out?
this is one of those things that jws make rules and regs about...
they teach the borg that gambling means you are looking to satan the "god of luck" (mentioned in psalms) rather than relying on jehovah. therefore it would be evil of you to gamble.
but it doesn't seem to be a priority for them to punish...
i mean, which would they prefer to form a committee for?
asking a young woman, whether she was wearing a thong and did she enjoy it? or a boring "how much money did you spend on slot machines" question.
so the answer to me meme's question depends, in part, on...
how much power and influence you have in the borganization?
do you have a title like elder or pioneer?
what kind of status do you enjoy in your cong?
do you frequent the right political circles?
if it gets out is, indeed, the main thing.
who it gets out to, also plays a role.
Yeru is right...
many dubs go to vegas (or wherever)
yes elders and pioneers included (*gasp*)
and even tell others about it (the rebels)
conveniently saying 'it's a conscience thing'
as long as they don't make a practise of it.
even lotteries that support a good "cause" are frowned upon
by the jw religion with the reasoning that if you win,
it is at the expense of everyone else that played...
and therefore your support of lottery doesn't show "love of neighbor".
so, if it got out and you weren't in the right political
circles, you could be charged with one count of relying on the "god of luck" and several counts of failing to "love thy neighbor".
losing your privleges leaving you with more time on your hands to well, hone your gambling habit. hehe.
haha. whatever.
SPAZ
