Church leaders have different views on whether churches should make use of lottery funds. This discussion paper seeks to put a case for both sides of the argument; drawing on sources close to the gambling industry as well as a broad spectrum of theologians.
Topics covered:
- A look at the gambling industry in general;
- The National Lottery: some statistics;
- Concerns about the social impact of gambling;
- The church's attitude towards gambling;
- The case for churches using National Lottery funding;
- The case against churches using National Lottery funding;
- Potential restrictions imposed where Lottery funding is used;
- Churches and use of the National Lottery: The views of three church leaders.
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