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Episode 4

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4th Feb 2023

Christian Perspectives on the Lottery, Gambling, and Cryptocurrency | Ep. #4

In this episode, we examine whether or not Christians can buy cryptocurrency, purchase lottery tickets, or participate in sports betting. We also discuss blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX scandal, gambling, the Super Bowl, the debt ceiling, affirmative action, the importance of work, and much more. Finally, we answer the question: how are Christians to guard against so many temptations to "easy money?"

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// CHAPTERS //

(00:00) - Introduction

(03:00) - Definition of "Blockchain"

(07:02) - Definition of "Cryptocurrency"

(11:55) - The rise and fall of FTX

(18:05) - The temptation of "easy money"

(20:51) - Should a church accept donated lottery winnings?

(24:45) - "The ends justify the means"

(26:04) - Is the lottery immoral?

(30:50) - Consequences of gambling go far beyond money

(36:00) - The difference between investing in stocks vs. gambling

(41:05) - Sobering statistics about sports betting

(45:23) - Wealth gained hastily will dwindle

(50:52) - The Christian's reward is in heaven

(53:00) - The prevalence of sports betting

(55:32) - Billions spent on Super Bowl betting

(01:00:54) - Nothing is morally neutral

(01:04:54) - The necessity of work

(01:09:02) - Affirmative action

(01:12:08) - Summarizing our discussion

(01:13:50) - Guarding against the temptation to easy money

(01:18:07) - The temptation of a "trendy" church

(01:22:30) - Conclusion

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Lively Faith
Living and defending a Christian worldview
Frank conversations about living and defending the Christian faith. Subscribe for monthly episodes.

Do you want to better live out your faith in God? Here we discuss tough questions about faithfully living and defending a Christian worldview by leaning on the collective wisdom of the Universal Church throughout the ages.

Join the Rev. Nathan Stomberg in conversation with the Rev. Mark Galloway and Subdeacon Cory Dupont as they explore the richness of Church Tradition and apply it to the complications of everyday life. With Scripture and Tradition at our side, we promise these discussions will equip and encourage you in your walk with God.

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The Rev. Nathan Stomberg is the Rector of Holy Communion Anglican Church in East Greenwich, RI. The Rev. Mark Galloway is a retired Anglican priest. Cory Dupont is a Subdeacon at St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Pawtucket, RI.

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The Rev. Nathan Stomberg

The Rev. Nathan Stomberg is the Rector and President of Holy Communion Anglican Church in East Greenwich, RI. Nathan is a loving husband to his wife, holds a BS in Biomedical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, works full-time as a Project Manager, is an avid distance runner, and enjoys writing about current events through the lens of a Christian worldview.