Does religion have the right to be included in conversations regarding gambling if their beliefs cloud their judgement?
Your religious leader is saddled with the responsibility to speak to religious faithful about gambling, its impact on people and its implication based on faith. They can also speak out against the ills but not that they try to force it down people's throat or try to condemn those who are involved in gambling. And as an individual, do what you believe is right guided by the religion that you follow and your morality with the law.