Can someone please explain the Catholic view on drinking and gambling??

[lilima]

I am not Catholic, but am looking for some more information on the above.

Many thanks

[AnyDream]

I'm not sure that there's an official viewpoint (someone correct me if I'm wrong) but I think it's anything goes provided you're not harming yourself or anyone around you. Respect for human life is an essential Catholic dogma, so engaging in any activity that is harmful would be frowned upon. I've known plenty of priests to have a drink or two and the occasional flutter (eg St Patricks Day) but I'm sure there are plenty of others who abstain too.

[diannescruffy]

DH's family are all Catholic and they all drink, I believe as long as it is done in moderation. Not sure about the views on gambling though.

Regards,
Dianne

[Maruschke]

It is getting drunk that is the sin, not drinking itself. I've known catholics put a bet on something here and there but I think chronic gambling would be frowned upon.

[misty]

I am Catholic.
There is nothing wrong with either drinking nor gambling under our religion - provided that the person is not induldging to excess (which would then fall under the sins of gluttony and excess). Jesus himself enjoyed a drink, he even turned water into wine at a wedding so people could celebrate.

[lilima]

Thanks for your responses. Much appreciated.

[misty]

I am Catholic.
There is nothing wrong with either drinking nor gambling under our religion - provided that the person is not induldging to excess (which would then fall under the sins of gluttony and excess). Jesus himself enjoyed a drink, he even turned water into wine at a wedding so people could celebrate.

[AndiE]

LOL, my first thought was that if drinking and gambling was considered a sin (or similar) in the Catholic church, then someone forgot to tell a few of the priests over the years!
I'm a born and raised Catholic and I don't ever recall hearing at church that either was a no-no. I'm not talking excessive drinking or gambling ... I'd guess that would be frowned upon.