Charles Flynn Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Yes he likes singing and he does practise his religion. He puts in a lot of time doing good deeds which is at least part of the Christian ethic. I believe he is a Christian having worshipped at All Saints for a very long time but of course none of us are perfect - where is the politician who is! I can't vouch for his political skills because as he told me "I am a complete novice" but I'll keep an eye on him for you if you wish. Dot thinks he's the bees knees. Geoff Cannell has another opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Amadeus quote : I don't think the e-gaming/gambling industry is immoral or unethical - the mental image of smoky back rooms with sunglasses wearing, cigar smoking bookies is simply a bit outdated by now, and the real picture looks rather different. end quote no its the concept of the rich robbing the poor, the addiction, the geting the money from anywhere to gamble, the fact that the bank always wins long term, that make it immoral and unethical. E gaming is no different to any other gaming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Mr Anderson (Glenfaba) has soem Christian hang ups. Whether that means he is a Christian or not is another matter. Virulently anti gay and anti birth control for safer sex and lower teenage pregnancies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 no its the concept of the rich robbing the poor, the addiction, the geting the money from anywhere to gamble, the fact that the bank always wins long term, that make it immoral and unethical. E gaming is no different to any other gaming Why is it that being a professional gambler at poker is mired in disrepute but a person who plays the stock markets for a living is championed as a high flier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather of Manx House Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Good question, Ans. Especially when you consider just how utterly unethical some Stock Market practices are. At leaat a Poker player is adhering to a basic set of rules and ultimately only affects his fellow players. Speaking of...the £ 50 Tournament at the Casino tonight...anyone else playing ?... ...GOMH*... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Flynn Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Mr Anderson (Glenfaba) has soem Christian hang ups. Whether that means he is a Christian or not is another matter. Virulently anti gay and anti birth control for safer sex and lower teenage pregnancies The Body of Christ embraces a multitude of people of many opinions and attitudes - it's just like the world really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 no its the concept of the rich robbing the poor, the addiction, the geting the money from anywhere to gamble, the fact that the bank always wins long term, that make it immoral and unethical. E gaming is no different to any other gaming Why is it that being a professional gambler at poker is mired in disrepute but a person who plays the stock markets for a living is championed as a high flier? Good question Ans. Ive noticed you enjoy a game of poker [some of your posts]. I enjoy betting on the gee gees and once or twice in my life have ran my own book when there was no access to a legit bookie. On a more general level it seems to me our MHKs need to take note that people like to be left alone to enjoy their own way of life. People dont like being over regulated and most people dont like having someone else insisting their moral code is embodied in law. laissez nous faire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Hi Ans, I wasn't getting at the gamblers just the people who set up and run. There is nothing to choose between a professional, gambler, stock market player, seller of sex services or me as a seller of my intellectual ability, such as it is, at law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Yes he likes singing and he does practise his religion. He puts in a lot of time doing good deeds which is at least part of the Christian ethic. I believe he is a Christian having worshipped at All Saints for a very long time but of course none of us are perfect - where is the politician who is! I can't vouch for his political skills because as he told me "I am a complete novice" but I'll keep an eye on him for you if you wish. Dot thinks he's the bees knees. Geoff Cannell has another opinion. I'm aplogise in advance for raising an old chestnut, but how can a person of a freemasonic persuasion be a Christian also - well my interpretation of a Christian enyway. Or perhaps we can be selective as to who we demonstrate our Christian prionciples to. It seems like some people will ride as many horses as possible to be popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Kerr Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 This is just a personal thing, but I would like to have known if any of the candidates are Christian? It is a point that I would be happy to see in an individual. I'm Christian myself, and would openly admit that on my manifesto if I was running for election. Fine, it would probably put people off.... but it's being honest. I would just like to know how the candidates would respond to ethical/moral matters. Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if any of the elected have religious backgrounds? Thats funny Dan because last time religion came up you were a Mormon. http://www.manxforums.com/forums/index.php...4372&st=165 You had a sudden "road to Damasus" thing or do you just pose as members of different religions to get a response out of people? If you're now claiming to be a Christian am I betting its your Surname not your religion? lonan.... anti-mormon postings will get no response from me. I've studied it all... and in fact most stuff has been answered in times gone by. Regardless of wether a man once belonged to our church or not... matters not. You have to know these people better than you do to understand their motivations and their lies. If you want to keep posting more anti-mormon crap go ahead. It's nothing new to me... but don't expect a response - not because i'm trying to avoid it, but simply because it will make no difference anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjDan Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 This is just a personal thing, but I would like to have known if any of the candidates are Christian? It is a point that I would be happy to see in an individual. I'm Christian myself, and would openly admit that on my manifesto if I was running for election. Fine, it would probably put people off.... but it's being honest. I would just like to know how the candidates would respond to ethical/moral matters. Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if any of the elected have religious backgrounds? Thats funny Dan because last time religion came up you were a Mormon. http://www.manxforums.com/forums/index.php...4372&st=165 You had a sudden "road to Damasus" thing or do you just pose as members of different religions to get a response out of people? If you're now claiming to be a Christian am I betting its your Surname not your religion? So... being a Mormon makes me any less a Christian than a Catholic? Pentecostal? Methodist? Just in case you forgot this bit, the name of our church is the "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints". I don't need to go into a whole debate here about the issue... but assuredly enough, our church is Christian. So no.... i haven't 'changed my religion'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Speaking of...the £ 50 Tournament at the Casino tonight...anyone else playing ?... ...GOMH*... No, went to the first few but got fed up with the stupid queueing system. See the UK are legalising poker in pubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Kerr Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 So... being a Mormon makes me any less a Christian than a Catholic? Pentecostal? Methodist? Just in case you forgot this bit, the name of our church is the "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints". I don't need to go into a whole debate here about the issue... but assuredly enough, our church is Christian. So no.... i haven't 'changed my religion'. 1. I think most "Christians" would disagree. 2. When insisting that all candidates are "open and honest" (your words) maybe you should follow that approach yourself by declaring your exact religious bias for the avoidance of confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Mormons are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which kinda implies they're Christians. oops beaten! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 seller of sex services or me as a seller of my intellectual ability, such as it is, at law. Particularly close with those two, you're both screwing the punter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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