Comments on: Quakerism and Poker

By: Suber

Suber — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 10:42:58 +0000

Dave, thanks for commenting as another Quaker. What is your view about the issue of gambling, as Quakers see it?

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 02:24:02 +0000

I’m a quaker, have been for years, and have no problem with poker. Everyone playing poker knows that deception is either part of the game, or all of the game depending on how you’re looking at it. Nobody’s being deceived here, it’s just part of the game.

By: PokerMoments » Adopting The Quaker Approach to Poker

PokerMoments » Adopting The Quaker Approach to Poker — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 15:40:16 +0000

[...] Trying to please my wife is a good reason to stop playing poker, at least for a little while.Â However, when I think about the Quaker reasons for not playing poker, or more specifically the Quaker reasons that my wife has given, I don’t immediately see any justification for such an action [...]

By: GamingMoments Network » Gaming and Religion

GamingMoments Network » Gaming and Religion — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 12:57:17 +0000

[...] Sparky has a fascinating post over at PokerMoments on Quakerism and Poker.Â In the post, she argues that Quakers are opposed to gambling and poker because of some basic principles like “100% honesty in communcation” and “you don’t get something for nothing. [...]

By: sparky

sparky — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 17:58:44 +0000

Check out the “Pssstâ€¦.Wanna Buy Some Poker Chips???” post to see if YOU’RE heading down the addiction path…