Archbishop Emmanuel Mutumwa, who is the leader of Johanne Masowe eChishanu Apostolic Sect has been banned from betting in local casinos because of excess wins. His current win was about US$30,000 and these casino operators fear that they might go bankrupt if he continues gambling with them.
But the acclaimed prophet claim that he receives winning games from God through vision. He further stated that with his numerous wins, he has been able to pay school fees and start businesses for members of his religious organization. While other religious leaders perceive his actions as sinful, he thinks his wins are an avenue to be a blessing to the needy.
Do you think a religious leader should be involved in gambling? Do also accept his reason for engaging in gambling? Are these casinos right to ban him from gambling?
First, let me say that the casino does have a right to ban him from playing on their casino, most especially if they perceive that his participation in gambling on their casino will lead them into bankruptcy, so, to protect themselves and their business, banning the prophet is very understandable.
But there is good news, and the good news is that, if one casino banned him, there are several other casinosdl for him to continue playing on, even the online casinos are there for him if he wishes to continue gambling.
Secondly, good motive or intentions is not a justification for wrong doing.
Though the prophet might sure have a good motives or intentions as to why he engages in gambling, but on the other hand, this does not justify the fact that what he is doing is wrong.
As a religious leader, he should teach people to work hard for their money, and not to gamble for it, alot of his members and believers are gonna go into gambling believing it to be a good source of income, and many of them are definitely going to lose monies they aren't prepared to lose.