Obviously, we should respect the religion and the beliefs upheld but what about those who are not Catholic and would wish to continue to gamble? Does religion have the right to be included in conversations regarding gambling if their beliefs cloud their judgement?
I don't think there is any religion that describes gambling in a positive way or encourages gambling. Be it Christianity, Judaism, or Islam, every religion has restrictions on gambling.
We gamble outside of this, it's our personal freedom, but from a religious perspective, we're not doing the right thing.
Now, if the government of a country prioritizes these issues and tries to prevent gambling, then the people of that country should help the government.
I like your way of thinking. Yes, in this context, I don't think any religion condones gambling. Humans have free will and are free to determine their own lives. However, within each religion, there are rules that must not be violated. As far as I recall, gambling is prohibited in every religion, so I would never condone gambling. If a country's government adopts the rules of the majority religion as new law, I believe that is a democratic decision. Of course, everyone will have different opinions. But I believe that rules made based on the majority are wise. I mean, it's impossible for the government to base a law on the wishes of a small minority. I believe we need to respect a country's laws. However, if a proposed law hasn't been passed, I believe those who disagree can still appeal to find another solution.