1.  a) How do many high-stakes gamblers defend their gambling habits today?
b) Do you think this is a solid argument? Explain your answer.

2.  a) What reason was given in the past for Christian opposition to gambling?
b) Do you think this is a valid argument? Explain your answer.

3.  a) What is the 8th commandment?
b) Do you agree with the writer's statement in paragraph #9 that "Whatever else a gambler does, he harms the estate of either himself or someone else"?  Explain your answer.

4.  a) How did theologians in the past argue against the claim in defense of gambling that a losing gambler had given up his money or goods voluntarily?
b) Do you agree with this argument?  Explain your answer.

5.  a) List as many types of gambling that you can think of.
b) What reasons do people have for gambling?
c) Do you think any types of gambling are acceptable?  Explain your answer.
d) Should states sponsor lotteries with the goal of raising money for education, etc.?  Explain your answer.