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?
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Bulawayo prophet gambles, wins US$30,000 banned from casinoGod’s Chosen Gambler?: Bulawayo Prophet Banned From Casinos for Winning Too MuchThe casino owners are wrong in banning him, the casino should be open to everyone. The casino wasn't open so that people will keep losing. Moreover there is no sure way they can completely stop the man from placing his bet. If they don't allow him to enter he can give the game to someone else to go and play for him and bring the slip for him. If the casino are scared they should close the casino and move to somewhere else.
As regarding religious leaders gambling, it won't be nice to see my pastor in same casino hall gambling with me. If he must gamble he should play it online or give it to someone to go play it for him. Due to the perspective of how people view religious leaders. If the religious leader said he is using the wins to take care of the less privileges I support him let him go ahead and continue playing. But my own is just that he shouldn't be going to the physical casino so that his followers will not perceive him differently.