Why do people try to justify their desire to win the Lottery?

Reply #82

mountainman — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:31:40 GMT

I am too sick of organized religions saying that your going to hell if you don't believe like I do. The current U.S. tax system seems covetous to me though. Fair Tax is greatly needed

Reply #81

Guru101 — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:28:59 GMT

Well they can certainly say , as in terms of moving their mouth that they think a certain religion is wrong, but they are not in any position of righteousness to say a certain religion is right or wrong. Of course, they will say their religion is right and others are wrong, but that's because that's what they were taught. I see the Bible as nothing more than stories that have been passed on over a long period of time. Over that long period of time, the original story has been skewed because of... [ More ]

Reply #80

manzplan — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:42:47 GMT

The main point of this is that alot of people have big and unreasonable expectations of just what they can and can not do if they won the lottery. Many charities view lottery winners money as their money.

If you get caught in that trap and end up like Jack Whittaker for instance then people will call you a fool and not remember all those Millions you've donated to charity.

If you do want to donate to charities after a big lottery win then be silent about it. Being very public about it is... [ More ]

Reply #79

sirbrad — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:35:24 GMT

Simply because society demands this type of justification, mostly because they are envious, and pissed that it was not them who won it. So they want you to give it all away. The person who won the lottery never deserves it, they should always be giving it away to someone else more worthy...I will help out who I want, and who I feel needs it most. Not who society thinks I should help, being I was invisible to them before I won.

Reply #78

manzplan — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 05:47:54 GMT

well actually alot of people can say other's religions are wrong and do.

There is much evidence to prove that most religions are wrong and that they are simplye mythology.

I was born in 1961 and did go to Christian churches alot of my life until I wised up.

Those churches all said gambling was wrong. So I was a little bit surprize to see so many overt Christians giving me and others a lecture on how I should donate to charity on a site that is about gambling.

I find it laughable... [ More ]

Reply #77

manzplan — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 05:39:39 GMT

Actually tith is more than 10%, 10% is only part of it and it's to be given to the person who instruct you in the ways of God, then there is another 10% that goes to something else. The there is another 30% that you are suppose to save and spend every 3 years on a party or some such thing.

This preacher Dr Gene Scott explains it somewhere on his website. Look him up. He's dead now though.

Reply #76

manzplan — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 05:34:02 GMT

Thank You

Reply #75

manzplan — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 05:33:16 GMT

Obviously you are not one of them.

again The meanings of ancient words from old langauges have multiple meanings. Any good Theologian will tell you the same thing.

As for Johnny Rotten AKA Mr. John Lydon he is one of the world's most intelligent individuals. Surely above your myopic understanding.

As for Punk Rock it was a needed form of music that broke the molds that were holding music from progressing from the stagnet state it was in during the 1970s. Punk Ro... [ More ]

Reply #74

Guru101 — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:02:22 GMT

I do not follow organized religion. I think most people blindly follow what their parents were taught. I think everybody should just have their own relationship with God. Believing in The Bible(a book), which is based off organized religion(which is man-made and there are so many of), is pretty much guessing at what the word of God is. Nobody can say who's religion is right or wrong. If God gave his word to the people of the past, then he can certainly give you yourself his word as well. That do... [ More ]

Reply #73

Lotterologist — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 02:26:25 GMT

LOL! In last night's episode, Hugh and his girls visited his hometown of Chicago. When the women at the Playboy Club saw Hugh Hefner, they smiled and said, Daddy's in town

Reply #72

pacattack05 — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 02:17:32 GMT

Yes, they get a thousand a week stipend, with amenities.

Reply #71

Lotterologist — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 02:13:26 GMT

Last night I watched another thought provoking episode of The Girls next Door .

The world is a very BLOND and BEAUTIFUL place from Hugh Hefner's point of view

Reply #70

pacattack05 — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:33:33 GMT

LOL....I was just trying to end on a positive note, considering how the future of this planet is looking ever so bleak.

Reply #69

justxploring — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:28:21 GMT

Pac writes: But now all that's in the past son. Since the second civil revolution, the people have regained control, not just a selective few...lol, and you'll have a better future. So go out there and get'em boy.

I guess you didn't see Terminator or Artificial Intelligence

Reply #68

pacattack05 — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:22:16 GMT

How about flouride? Forget toothpaste. This is why I only drink spring water.

They say flouride is for the teeth. Right! Teeth! Not consumption...

On pet foods....I am also sorry for your loss jarasan. At the house I live in, we have a zoo, literally. My roomate's wife started to make her own treats with wheat and the such. She stopped using store brands.

We still have the jar of peanut butter that could have been potentially poisoned. I've eaten from it twice.

Just imagine how dif... [ More ]

Reply #67

Coin Toss — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:05:12 GMT

LuckyLilly

No, it's not just indvidual members. The Mormon church is involved in casion ownership and financing. They also own a soft drink company - althought they prefer their members not drink soft drinks, hot tea, or coffee.

Reply #66

justxploring — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:53:23 GMT

Jarasan, I am so sorry you lost your little pet. I had a Cinnamon one. I gave her to a good family when I had to move. It was in the middle of winter. If you had the bird for 6 years, it must have been very upsetting to you.

I agree that the pet poisoning and, obviously, the toothpaste poisoning is to target innocent Americans. I guess the reason why discount stores had the majority of the tainted toothpaste is because they don't necessarily purchase in quantity from the same supplier.... [ More ]

Reply #65

jarasan — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:27:16 GMT

Yeah, that is in silver spring md. 37 seconds out of where I am in Rockville. But you know what really bothers me, is that all this poison is coming from China. The toothpaste is from China and last week, we lost a cAoKatiel named Manolito, he was only 6 years old! We think it was something he ate, maybe the gluten, something on a fruit stick from Germany, they are supposedly baked three times. When the little angel started showing symptoms we tried everything to help to no avail. Needless

Reply #64

pacattack05 — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 20:58:58 GMT

Arm Hammer with Tartar contol, baking soda, and peroxide. A little more expensive, but definitely the way to go, if you want to get the wine stains off the teeth.

Reply #63

Lotterologist — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 20:51:29 GMT

As long as we're discussing belief systems, what about life in general? I mean, isn't life itself a gamble? I mean, 2 people somehow met (by fate?) and then had sex. You are a result of that procreation...not later that evening or early the next morning. You aren't only the result of that moment in time, but there were millions of other little sperm buddies swimming around to knock you out of the race.

Another important factor is were those 2 people thinking GOOD or EVIL thoughts at the... [ More ]

Reply #62

justxploring — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 20:39:53 GMT

As long as we're discussing belief systems, what about life in general? I mean, isn't life itself a gamble? I mean, 2 people somehow met (by fate?) and then had sex. You are a result of that procreation...not later that evening or early the next morning. You aren't only the result of that moment in time, but there were millions of other little sperm buddies swimming around to knock you out of the race.

Then each day you get out of bed and beat the odds so you're not one of the approxima... [ More ]

Reply #61

Lotterologist — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 19:54:28 GMT

I believe that the Koran speaks against gambling, while the Hindus have a gambling goddess, I believe.

Reply #60

LuckyLilly — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 19:00:09 GMT

I believe it's some of the members doing this, not the church itself. The church says it is a sin, but knowing their religion considers something a sin doesn't stop some people from indulging in things that are profitable and/or pleasurable.

Molestation of children is definitely considered a sin by the Mormons. But there've been numerous of them, even some at high levels like bishops and stake presidents, who've been arrested for child molestation in the last couple of years.... [ More ]

Reply #59

Coin Toss — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 18:34:53 GMT

LuckyLilly

Well, the Mormons don't completely believe it''s a sin or they wouldn't own casinos or invest in them.

They don't gamble, but they provide gambling for those who do.

Also, the term gaming instead og gambling came into vogue in the late 1980's when casinos in Vegas were all building towers (doubling their hotel space) and had to seek financing outside of Nevada. In the West that meant Salt Lake City and knowing the Mormon bankers wouldn't be real thrilled to be openly a... [ More ]

Reply #58

RJOh — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 18:31:09 GMT

I've also heard of churches and religious groups that believe not tithing a full 10% of your income before taxes is a sin too. I don't know if their members are required to show proof of their real earnings or not.

Reply #57

justxploring — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 18:21:28 GMT

In 2003 David Rush won the Florida Lotto and donated to several charities. One of them was the Salvation Army to which he had sent money for over 40 years. They sent back his $100,000 donation because it was from gambling.

Reply #56

Yukio — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:27:33 GMT

Yes, I believe that this could happening ... There was at least two or more Churches that has this tendency.

Igreja International da Gra a de Deus somehow declineated this type of proposal , even when having financial problem to pay for public TV space. Wesleyan Methodists and Catholics also share this , the strange is that not all members believed into those things.

Even if Wesleyan Methodists would believe in the good vibrations (vibes) and could listen to the characteristic sounds... [ More ]

Reply #55

hypersoniq — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 16:22:52 GMT

You wouldn't see those interviews on TV if that's not what they wanted you to see.

For some reason, it's seemingly expected of lottery winners to suddenly become philanthropic. I see the game as a challenge. IF I ever win,,, I WON. Nobody gave me the numbers or the $$$ to play.

You wouldn't be expected to give away your weekly paycheck... sureyou can be asked, but not expected to... Never seen a news crew at the bank asking the workers what they are planning with that whole paycheck.

I... [ More ]

Reply #54

LuckyLilly — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 16:07:04 GMT

My argument was with manzplan's assertion that in the bible, the word covetousness covers gambling. I posted God's commandment in Exodus 20:17 to show that is not true.

Oh, I see. So what are the religions that assert that god says gambling is a sin using to justify that belief

Reply #53

Lotterologist — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 15:34:44 GMT

Yes, in the church, there are MANY instances of the blind leading the blind , which is why Jesus said:

Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree br... [ More ]

Reply #52

LuckyLilly — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 15:18:09 GMT

I agree 1000%. But the argument here relates to what people think, and people tend to think what their church tells them is the truth. And perhaps that's why they think they have to justify their win or get god to allow them to win by saying they'll do good with the money.

Reply #51

Lotterologist — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 15:03:41 GMT

It doesn't matter what churches believe...what matters is what GOD has stated.

It is GOD...not the church , who is the Ultimate Judge.

Reply #50

LuckyLilly — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 14:53:40 GMT

I can't find it now, but I read a news article about a couple somewhere east of the mississippi - maybe on the eastern seaboard - who won the lottery and tried to tithe to their church. They were denounced as sinners, the tithe was refused, and they were ostracized in their community. Many Christian churches DO believe gambling is a sin. Mormons also believe it's a sin.

Reply #49

Lotterologist — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 13:04:51 GMT

Exodus 20:17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's.

manzplan: meanings of ancient words at times have multiple meanings.

The Lottery Post has many intelligent members. For them, what covetousness means in Exodus 20:17 is obvious.

manzplan: back in 1981 I was a punk rocker then later became a goth rocker

Sid Vicious, Johnny Rott... [ More ]

Reply #48

manzplan — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 10:15:07 GMT

No seriously I am an exotic sheep farmer during the day. Yeah it sounds strange at first. I could have said exotic animal breeder but then some people might think I was raising Tigers or polar Bears or some'n... lol

thing is I don't even know how exactly it happened.... back in 1981 I was a punk rocker then later became a goth rocker.... back in Michigan where I grew up then I married a Canadian and now I live on a farm raising exotic livestock

We were living in Medicine Hat and the... [ More ]

Reply #47

pacattack05 — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:40:39 GMT

during the day I am an exotic sheep farmer.

You're killing me....STOP

Reply #46

manzplan — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:15:20 GMT

during the day I am an exotic sheep farmer. We raise an exotic breed of sheep called Barbado they are a hair sheep so no shearing and we market them as environmentally friendly lawnmowers for people who have acreages they don't wanna mow with a tractor. Also an artist and composer of electronic music

Only reason I want to win The Lottery is so that we can speed up our plans with our property, and get more musical toys and such.

I reckon we need to win at least 10 Million afterall is said... [ More ]

Reply #45

pacattack05 — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:02:31 GMT

Heineken!

I'm a librarian, so that's why I'm up now. They gave me the graveyard shift. You should see some of our patrons at this ungodly hour.

Un-returned books would be the least of your worries............LOL

Reply #44

manzplan — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:48:44 GMT

doubtful US Customs is a bit sticky lately..... lol Wish I could find some Hansa again..... my favorite beer from Norway.... haven't seen it in years. However lately my drink of choice is a nice Shirez when I actaully have time to drink. .... I know it's sounds rediculas that someone posting on the internet says they don't have time for things.... but I only post when I man the hotel at night and only to stay awake.

Reply #43

pacattack05 — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:41:57 GMT

All I can say is...Happy Father's day!

And it's actually my dad's birthday today. It always either falls on father's day or a day apart.

Can you mail me those two Coronas

Reply #42

manzplan — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:37:39 GMT

I have 6 pack Abs.... as for beer I only have a couple of Coronas that I've had for 5 months and haven't drank yet.

Reply #41

manzplan — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:35:58 GMT

I won't be calling you tomorrow night or even on here tomorrow night. I have other plans. At my night job now tomorrow I will be going to the horseraces and then finish up at a Sushi Bar.... That's what I am doing for Father's day. Maybe Monday or Tuesday Night. We've an employee deficet at our hotel due to the booming economy in Alberta so I am having to work more nights than I would like to because we simply can not get employees because everyone in the area are wealthy and most of us don't... [ More ]

Reply #40

pacattack05 — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:27:20 GMT

You're right..I'm the gate keeper of the LP!

Behold! I will make this decree.....No one shall invoke thy opinion unto others. No one shall bestow upon others, a value system. Behold!

I'm the troll on the bridge! No one shall pass unless they have a six-pack...LOL

Reply #39

pacattack05 — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:22:59 GMT

I think you're the one that needs the medication. And call me tomorrow night, just don't call me Shirley...LOL

Reply #38

manzplan — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:17:58 GMT

pacattacks why can't you accept someone else has different beliefs?

And as for their vote.... If they actually listen to the original question and not try to make it into a something else fine.... vote noted and such.

However, my original post was specific about what I was talking about. You simply don't like it cos it plays on your own guilt because you are most likely one of the people I am talking about in the original.

I can see you are a person that can't handle a dialog. You wan... [ More ]

Reply #37

pacattack05 — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 07:58:46 GMT

To state an opinion is one thing. To cram your belief system down my throat is something else. You've made a career out of this.

I hope you realize just how idiotic your post was. You say people have a right to say anything they want then you tell me to put down the bull horn. So I guess people can say anything they want as long as it fits into your small world view of things. Is that right?

Yes...say anything you want once or twice, but you keep reiterating it as if your ways are the only... [ More ]

Reply #36

manzplan — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 07:19:17 GMT

If you don't like what I write than don't read it. It's a forum and people come to forums to discuss things and sometimes those things can be hard for others to hear. It's really of more value to have dialogs about various subjects and actually go back and forth on issues than to just be all cutesy and throughout politeisms to those whom you've bonded with on a forum. I've seen your posts and they lack substance for the most part IE a waste of bandwidth.

Yes people can say anything they wan... [ More ]

Reply #35

manzplan — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 07:10:19 GMT

For the record I am talking about donating to Charities in the sense of donating to Charitable Organizations. Helping the odd person out in extreme situations is a given.

However helping the odd person out should never be say paying off their credit card bill or buying thier son a luxery car and insurance.

Michigan MegaMillions winner Larry Ross once related a story of how he helped some people out with a 25000 credit card bill then 6 months later that same person came back with another... [ More ]

Reply #34

pacattack05 — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 06:51:36 GMT

You know what I think? I think you like to hear yourself talk. You write these long winded theories of yours as if you're an authority on money management, and how people should spend it. Also, how stupid it is if they don't do it to your specifications.

People can say whatever they want while standing on line to buy tickets. It's their right to say and do anything their heart desires.

Put the bullhorn down and move on.

Nothing is written in stone.

Reply #33

manzplan — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 06:34:46 GMT

meanings of ancient words at times have multiple meanings. But then again I don't believe in this Christian Mythology anyway. What I do know for a fact is that even 30 years ago if you brought up the notion that gambling wasn't a sin you would be branded a sinner and driven from most Protestant Churches.

Your Bible isn't always as clear as Christian would like to think. If fact most don't even understand or know what it really says because they can't read it in it's original forms. The vario... [ More ]

Reply #32

Lotterologist — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 03:17:35 GMT

manzplan: The word covetousness covers gambling.

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In the bible, the word covetousness refers to WANTING SOMETHING THAT BELONGS TO SOMEONE ELSE.

For example, the Ninth Commandment says:

Exodus 20:17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any... [ More ]

Reply #31

Yukio — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 13:56:43 GMT

There is the book of Jonah.

Also the Genesis book has Joseph.

If you want to talk there is even a book that talk about Jesus and a possible practice of Bibliomancy ...

Reply #30

manzplan — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 07:55:54 GMT

okay let's try this again....

Although the word gambling does not appear in the Bible, the practice is clearly condemned in numerous passages of scripture. Gambling is based on the evil desire to get money or goods which belong to someone else without giving fair value in exchange. The Bible calls this sin covetousness and makes it clear that those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God (Romans 1:28-32).

It helps when you actually understand the meaning of the word... [ More ]

Reply #29

LOTTOMIKE — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 07:48:53 GMT

thanks!

i knew you'd see him,thought it was cute so i put the kitty in my post.

Reply #28

tnlotto1 — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 07:38:30 GMT

you can cut and paste as much as you want manzplan but the word gambling isnt in the bible and you are just trying to pick a fight with people because you admit that you are not a Christian so why would you use the bible as your talking point. lottolaughs had a great response to your negativity about lottery winners who say they are Christians and will donate to charity and you decided to contradict yourself by telling her that the bible says gambling is wrong and the bible doesnt say anything... [ More ]

Reply #27

manzplan — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 07:32:05 GMT

You might want to try 2nd Timothy Chapter 3 for a start and use a concordence so you can understand some of the Greek words in it. If that doesn't convince you then try reading the entire thing again. Ummm Also have a gander at these

A. They bring poverty, not wealth.

Prov 28:22 (cp. Prov 22:16)

He that hastens to be rich hath

an evil eye, and considers not

that poverty shall come upon him.

B. The d... [ More ]

Reply #26

emilyg — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 07:26:20 GMT

Like that kitty.

Reply #25

LOTTOMIKE — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 07:21:00 GMT

,i don't feel as if i would have to justify and as long as me,my family and my animals are happy with my winnings then so am i

Reply #24

tnlotto1 — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 07:12:31 GMT

where in the bible does it say not to gamble manzplan? i hear people saying alot of things that they have never actually read in the bible they just heard other people say it but if you find it let me know where it is because I have not seen it.

Reply #23

manzplan — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 06:25:39 GMT

you know you can do that without winning the lottery. It's easy enough to start such a thing. You can give food to people in need without a lottery win. It's really easy in fact. You can take a bus downtown or your car find some street people and feed them. It's really easy to do.

Or say if a family has a problem such as a fire.... you can as a part of the surrounding community provide them with food and clothing in their time of need.

You can donate or volunteer time to the SPCA to hel... [ More ]

Reply #22

manzplan — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 06:03:49 GMT

lol The Bible also says not to gamble. The Lottery is a form of gambling last time I checked.

If I give to charities or volunteer my time to charities that is a seperate matter than what I am talking about. Personally I don't need to win The Lottery to do such things. My desire to win the lottery is pruely a selfish one and I admit that.

I would continue the things I do now in regards to charities and good causes. What that involvement is or if it even exists is my secret and will remain... [ More ]

Reply #21

emilyg — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 23:36:31 GMT

Yes. She is.

Reply #20

pacattack05 — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 23:17:42 GMT

Words of wisdom, beauty, and a universal law, yeah! the law of reciprocity. So true and fullfilling.

If I had a choice between a trillion bucks tax free, or relieving most of the hunger and mayhem, like in Africa, N. Korea, and everywhere else, I'd choose the latter. Not for any recognition, but I just hate to see people suffering. It's not that difficult my friends. Such hardened hearts. Watch Animal Cops ....LOL

A beam of light will fill your head, and you'll remember what's been said... [ More ]

Reply #19

Yukio — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 22:48:46 GMT

Maybe because the (weird) belief that the Universe will conspire .

People 'know', like asking for the Universal Knowledge (a Omega Point knowledge) , like the Death spirit would know when someone will probably die. There is even some naturalists that will ask for help from the Moon deity or even Mercury , sure that Natural forces would influence the falling of the real balls ...

Ok, tapping into the Forces of Destiny or the Natural Forces could sound a little unreliable for some persons... [ More ]

Reply #18

Rick G — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 22:42:26 GMT

Good answer.

Reply #17

TheGameGrl — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 22:38:49 GMT

Excellent question posted by the originator!

I side with the philosophy- Teach a man how to fish , and he'll eat for life.

So learning a skill or just being able to read write is worthy of donating to.

Tithing is a personal choice. Im just not a person to fall into that thought pattern.

Most folks who win jackpots do have guilt about having TOO much, so figure they can buy there guilt off by sharing. In my book its theirs. They dont *NEED* to give to anyone or anything.

One c... [ More ]

Reply #16

KyMystikal — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:32:04 GMT

Reply #15

emilyg — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:20:55 GMT

Right on

Reply #14

weshar75 — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:05:21 GMT

The size of my jackpot winnings after all applicable taxes are paid will dictate to me how I can and can not use those resources. I plan to live at least 20 or more years so my investment plan would be to make that money last for at least that long. When I win the Oregon Megabucks or the Multi-state Powerball or both their will be no justifying to anyone how I use those winnings. My desire to win comes from a life lived that has been predominantly based in a low income manner. My basic needs... [ More ]

Reply #13

mountainman — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:43:47 GMT

Right on Bubba

Reply #12

RJOh — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:58:50 GMT

Talk is cheap and that's probably why so many talk about giving away what they don't have or they have little chance of ever owning. Besides, it's a cheap way to display their generous and charitable nature. They may even think that others who have what they want should be giving it away to them.

I avoid such worthless talk even when I'm buying my lottery tickets and the clerks who don't even know my name ask if I'm going to remember them if I win big by answering NO . As I see it winn... [ More ]

Reply #11

mountainman — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:54:54 GMT

All Americans are already donating to charity, it is called taxes. This is why we need the fair tax.

Reply #10

pacattack05 — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:13:08 GMT

I don't believe in organized religion, but I do believe that most, if not all of the smaller churches do help the local folk who are down on their luck.

If a church or soup kitchen feeds just one person who is hungry or needs medical attention, the world is already on it's way to being a better place.

Reply #9

LuckyLilly — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:00:25 GMT

I think many of us do feel guilty about wanting alot of money for ourselves. After all, from the time we were knee high to a bug we've heard how money is the root of all evil, how it will be easier for a camel to fit through the eye of a needle than a rich man to make it to heaven. Trash like that. And who hasn't heard rich people referred to in derogatory terms just because they're rich? Like rich bi*tch or referring to the high income area as snob hill. I think many of the people who say... [ More ]

Reply #8

spy153 — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:35:37 GMT

Manzplan said: "Is it that some people have guilt about playing the lottery or winning the lottery? Is this why they focus so much on donating to charities with winnings? I seriously don't get the logic in all of this."

I would give to charity because the bible says "charity covereth many sins" and "God loves a cheerful giver" and "of all loves, charity is the purest." I would also pay tithes to my church because that blesses the money I have won one hundred fold. God promises that. If... [ More ]

Reply #7

lottolaughs — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:26:59 GMT

I believe it's just human nature to want to give. And if you have an excessive amount of money, it would make you want to give more. ( I assume?)

When we donate a can of soup, say, to a church food closet, we never get to see who gets that soup. However, if you had millions of dollars, you could open your OWN soup kitchen and SEE the people you are feeding, how wonderful would that be? Of course you could always volunteer and see it now, without any money, but when it's your own doing, I can... [ More ]

Reply #6

guesser — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:38:47 GMT

If I ever won, I'd give 'some' to charity - if it's a cause I believe in, and not until I know exactly how much *I* will need for the rest of my life.

People give the knee-jerk response 'I'd give most to charity' because they somehow think it's a total tax deduction..

Reply #5

Coin Toss — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:27:25 GMT

Good thread, manzplan.

Makes me think of what something like a Jerry Lewis MD telethon gets pledged to it versus what actually comes in, it's no where near 100%.

I think people being interviewed about winning say that trying to 'force a win', as has been said here.

tntea, tnlotto1, good for you.

Here's a quote I got in e-mail today:

The smallest good deed is better than the grandest good intention.

-- Duguet

Reply #4

tnlotto1 — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:50:28 GMT

i tithe to churches and donate more money right now to charity than i spend on the lottery so after winning the lottery i would be one of the people who makes the statements about charity or tithes because i would donate to the same churches and charities but i would have much more money to donate after the lottery. im not waiting on the lottery to start giving to others i already do it and yes i want to win but since i already donate i dont feel guilty about playing the lottery especially when

Reply #3

tntea — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:46:56 GMT

I already give to charities, winning the lottery will not change that.

I hope everyone here gives to charities.

I work at a school and committed to several projects that require fundrasiers to exist.

I have the job of going to businesses and asking for donations/support. I have two businesses myself. (car lot and purse store)

We need this money for the children, and I have no problem asking for donations. I have no problem giving. I help with fundrasiers of other school dis... [ More ]

Reply #2

manzplan — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:23:22 GMT

My point is that you can do all of that without winning the lottery and if a person feels so strongly about it then well use what they spend on the lottery for that charity instead.

then again alot of people just don't understand exactly how much money they are winning and just how far IT WILL NOT GO...

I've been lurking on this site off and on for months and finially had to speak up about this charity nonsense.

don't even get me started on thighing lottery wins.

churches an... [ More ]

Reply #1

pacattack05 — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:59:29 GMT

I don't think the sole reason for people saying that about the charities is because they're hoping for a divine intervention, or because they feel guilty.

Some people just like to help others less fotunate if they win.

And others are a mixed bag of both.

Why do people try to justify their desire to win the Lottery?

manzplan — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:57:13 GMT

One thing that has always struck a sour chord in my since I can remember hearing of the lottery is people who try to justify their desire to win the lottery by the notion that they would donate to charities.

I've heard this at work, along with the good old standbye I'd buy the company and give everyone a rise we all know how rediculas that one is.

I heard this on television interviews when the lottery gets big and people in line are interviewed, one guy I saw interviewed when the... [ More ]