Thread: Playing cards???

I went to a southern Baptist church a few years ago. It was a small group of adults in class before the main service. A guy was filling in for the main teacher who was out of town. He asked if anyone in the room could quote Proverbs 3:5 & 6. I waited a while....no one responded. Of course, I remembered it and had the nerve to repeat it outloud. A little later he asked for another verse. The same thing happened.

I finally quit responding because I realized I was the only one in the room doing so.....HOWEVER, he then asked about poker!!! Oh, my word!! Truth be known, my father taught me how to play poker when I was a kid. (gasp!) He learned when he was in the service - out of boredom, I'm sure. I still know what a royal flush is and a straight. I can play black jack and 5 card stud. I mentioned that to the group and even some of the southern Baptists squirmed in their chairs! My dad and I would always play with match sticks. It was no big deal. He taught me how to play "go fish" years before that.

I've heard the whole "explanation" for the joker, king and queen, etc., but I don't buy it.

Originally Posted by nancyrobertson

I've heard the whole "explanation" for the joker, king and queen, etc., but I don't buy it.

I have also heard this. I wonder if it is historically accurate or just a myth?

Originally Posted by nancyrobertson

I went to a southern Baptist church a few years ago. It was a small group of adults in class before the main service. A guy was filling in for the main teacher who was out of town. He asked if anyone in the room could quote Proverbs 3:5 & 6. I waited a while....no one responded. Of course, I remembered it and had the nerve to repeat it outloud. A little later he asked for another verse. The same thing happened.

I finally quit responding because I realized I was the only one in the room doing so.....HOWEVER, he then asked about poker!!! Oh, my word!! Truth be known, my father taught me how to play poker when I was a kid. (gasp!) He learned when he was in the service - out of boredom, I'm sure. I still know what a royal flush is and a straight. I can play black jack and 5 card stud. I mentioned that to the group and even some of the southern Baptists squirmed in their chairs! My dad and I would always play with match sticks. It was no big deal. He taught me how to play "go fish" years before that.

I've heard the whole "explanation" for the joker, king and queen, etc., but I don't buy it.

And I bet you thought you were just just playin & fishin......

I think that playing wit them wicked cards is as bad as not wearing a suit & tie 24/7. So I PLAY "FREE CELL" on my computers.

Originally Posted by RAIDER

I have also heard this. I wonder if it is historically accurate or just a myth?

Most likely fundamentalist mythology.

I do not recall holding playing cards in my hands in my life. They were not in our home while I was growing up.

I do not think bad of people - even Christians - who play with "poker cards" or "saloon cards" (as we called them growing up watching old westerns). I, too, have read what each of the cards is supposed to symbolize. In doing minimal research, one will find out there are mixed reports on that.

Now, I was shocked once to see a preacher playing Solitaire on his computer. I laugh about it now, but frankly, it wasn't something I ever thought I'd see, but it doesn't really matter.

I have played UNO, SKIPBO, and totally agree the use of spinners in place of dice is just a banana or two short of a bunch.

Originally Posted by nancyrobertson

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I've heard the whole "explanation" for the joker, king and queen, etc., but I don't buy it.

I thought it was the Joker, the Riddler and Catwoman

Originally Posted by RAIDER

Playing cards is one of those interesting standards. I have friends who do not hold to many of the "IFB standards/convictions", yet they feel that playing cards is wrong. I have other friends who have very high standards/convictions, yet have no problem with playing cards. What are your thoughts and reasoning?

I have played them and see no problem with it Biblically. Most IFB'S use the "appearance of evil" verse for it...I don't think it's something we should be all that concerned about.

However, I would ask the question...would any of us play poker at church? Maybe if we wouldn't play it at church, we shouldn't play it at home.........but I guess that would apply to alot of things!

Originally Posted by fishinnut

And I bet you thought you were just just playin & fishin......

Thanks for posting that! Love that song, and I've never heard it. Now that my dad is deceased, it means even more to me.

Originally Posted by gonebutnotforgotten

A couple of things......

if you would spend 100 dollars a night on a key west hotel....and that is entertainment (trust me i know it is)....but i want to spend 100 dollars playing blackjack...(i have a limit....i am not going to spend a nickel more) and that is entertainment....AND i have the opportunity to gain back some, none or a lot of my money....where is the difference (especially if i tithe on the increase)

On the flush, full house thing....just remember the plumbers rule...in their business a flush is better than a full house....but theirs is the only time...

If I spend $100 per night on a room there, at least I know the room has been cleaned.