[SoothingDave]

First, because even if he can afford to lose the money, it seems his gambling is excessive which, in turn, calls into question his qualifications to speak specifically on the subject of virtue. Already, one can see the self-satisfied smugness of the Left as it bashes Bennett for this fault, using it as a means to call into question everything he's said on the subject. Second, given his national audience and prominence, it seems very likily those who can't afford to gamble may get the impressions its "o.k." to gamble and will thus engage in harmful activity.

I agree. I was more addressing whether each act of gambling is sinful by its very nature. Your comments on Bennett are right on.

SD

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

I think the verse Al quoted, "to whom much is given" helps alot on this subject. But...:), then does that mean that what is a sin for one is not a sin or others? Is it a sin for the average Joe to got gamble $20 a week?

Becky