Horseracing Industry and the Christian ?

Pa Day who's been one of the leading jockeys for years is a born again Christian and the glory to God whenever he's interviewed on TV. He spoke at a Youth Revival at the church I grew up in and had a major impact bcause he is a famous sports figure.

In terms of the gambling aspect of the business I've never seen any real difference between horse racing and the stock market. Both a jockey and a broker enable you to make money without doing any work.

 

Since the horse racing industry seems to be primarily for gambling, I myself would be uncomfortable being involved in it.

I couldn't work in a bar, even if I didn't drink.

 

I've never once betted on a horse race. However, I watch the Grand Nationals and Kentucky Derby every year when televised.

 

I guess one problem I have is that I know people who will bet on a race instead of buying food for their kids. How much does any other part of the business have to do with this guys problem? I don't know.

 

Is it ethical regarding the horses? I don't like greyhound racing because the dogs are poorly socialized and put down when they can't race any more. It can't be a very pleasant life.

 

Ah, this subject always reminds me of our dearly departed Dr. Gene Scott who just loved taking his two girlfriends to the track.

[Edited out link to a questionable website. A fellow BB user called the website "the front porch for porn sites." When I attempted to follow the link I found that the fire wall and security screening here at SEBTS automatically blocked access. So to be on the safe side the link has been removed.]

[ August 30, 2005, 12:42 AM: Message edited by: Bible-boy ]

 

Yes. It is wrong to be in the horseracing business even if you aren't a Christian.

 

What's the good in horse racing?

 

If there's no good in it, then it's vanity and we're to shun vanity.

So, if you can't say it's right, it's best just be done with it.

 

Yes. It is wrong to be in the horseracing business even if you aren't a Christian. </font>[/QUOTE]Back in my secular college days before I was saved, I “worked” one summer handicapping horses and betting at a racetrack. I won enough money to pay my outrageous expenses, but I didn't win much more than that other than the realization that a racetrack is an exceedingly evil place and a business that feeds upon human beings who are very ill. You would be hard-pressed to find a true believer in Christ at a racetrack, but you might just find Satan himself there laughing at the suffering people.

 

What's so hard to understand? I said if there's no good in the industry, it's best for Christians to get out of it.

There is alot of good in it I'm sure.

Okay.

 

We are so quick to judge.
Leave it up to the individual involved in the business. Disciple them in the good news of the gospel.
If the person involved is obedient and God wants him out, God will provide a way.
God could use Rahab in her position; God can use someone involved in racing.

I've never been to the track but I've lived beside a small horse farm for years until it was recently turned into a housing development. Beautiful animals! I can see the attraction to racing them.

Rob