Why playing cards is a sin Orthodoxy. Is there an official ban on playing cards in public places? Other games in Orthodoxy

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Surely there are quite a few people who like to play cards just like that, for fun, when there is nothing to do. Moreover, many Christians do this without even thinking about whether it is possible for the Orthodox to play cards? At first glance, this is a harmless game that does not carry any negative consequences. But in reality this is far from the case. And in the Orthodox religion there are certain prohibitions on card games, even if you are not playing for profit. Moreover, this is considered a great sin, which should be taken into account in.

First of all, why it is impossible for the Orthodox to play cards, it is believed that the card game is a passion, which in turn gives rise to an inevitable addiction that acquires the appearance of sinfulness. In no case should Orthodox people be attracted to cards and play various games in them. Since the demon pursues only one goal - to tempt all those who are closer to God.

After playing one game and losing at the same time, a person will want to play more and more until he wins. Even being already addicted, everyone can say that they can stop at any time. But actually it is not.

In addition to excitement, the ban on spending time in card games has a different interpretation, which carries a deeper meaning than gambling. It's all about the depiction of the suits themselves, which imply the image of the Cross of Christ, along with other revered objects among Christians. These are items such as a spear, a sponge and nails. After all, it was they who became the instrument of execution, which brought incredible suffering to Jesus Christ.

The meaning of suits in Orthodoxy

As mentioned above, all four card suits carry a certain secret meaning:

• Cross means the cross on which Christ was crucified.
• Peaks are the pike with which his ribs were pierced.
• Diamonds mean nails.
• Worms symbolize a sponge with vinegar, which the tormentors specially gave to Christ instead of water.

For example, a player takes a card with the image of the Cross of Christ, which is worshiped by half the world and throws it, exclaiming "clubs". Few people think about the fact that in translation from the Hebrew language it means evil spirits, nasty. In the Bible, this word is interpreted as meat torn to pieces in the field, which cannot be eaten. It should be noted that each of the suits is mentioned in the holy scriptures and the Bible.

The unrepentant thief, who was crucified with Christ like a gambler, blasphemes the sufferings of God's Son, went to hell forever. The thief set an example for everyone and repented on the cross, thanks to which he inherited eternal life with God. Cards are demonic revelations, so in no case should they be kept in the house and played or guessed at.

Other games in Orthodoxy

There are several more common games, the permission to play which is of interest to many believers. For example, a certain part of Christians does not know whether it is possible for the Orthodox to play the lottery.
There are such cases that lottery winnings very often go not to the player for his own gain, but to charity. Despite this, many clergy are convinced that the lottery is also a game of chance. Therefore, playing it is also a sin.

As one priest said: "You should not gamble even if you really need money - as God pleases, it will happen in life."

Can Orthodox Christians play computer games?

Although today there are enough a large number of various computer games, with different goals and tasks, they are considered gambling and do not bring any benefit to a person. Therefore, according to the Orthodox religion, playing such games is also a sin. Moreover, such games carry a fairly serious threat of not only psychological illness, but sometimes even death.

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Son, in a summer camp, learned to play cards, and now at home he is trying to accustom him to this younger children. He says that the game of throwing a fool is no more harmful than any board game. What does the Church say about this?

Archpriest Sergiy Nikolaev answers:

"Pay your son's attention to the symbolism playing cards. This is anti-Christian symbolism. So called card suits, are signs of the passion of Christ:

Baptize or clubs- the cross on which the Savior suffered.

Peaks- a spear that pierced the pure body of Christ.

Worms- a sponge filled with vinegar and offered to a thirsty Sufferer.

Diamonds- four-sided forged nails with which the Lord was nailed to the cross.

Could it have happened by chance? And who do you think is behind this game?

Maps, as we know them today, have been known in Europe since the 15th century. And even then their origin was attributed to the devil. In the beginning it was the game of the nobility. Pictures on cardboard squares: king, queen, jack (servant) ...

For us, these are all fairy-tale characters, but then, in Christian countries, real kings ruled, and the card hierarchy carried an ominous meaning. In the card kingdom over the king is powerful Ace. This word came to us from Poland, but comes from the German der Daus and, in addition to designating card symbols, serves as one of the nicknames of the evil spirit.

Despite the terrible symbolism, and perhaps because of it (after all, just stretch your finger to the demon), playing cards soon became a favorite pastime, with royal courts Western Europe. But, as in every joke there is some truth, so there is some life in the game. According to the cruel remark of one of the modern authors, European monarchies, without noticing it, lost themselves at cards.

In Russia, for some time, cards were banned. The code of 1649, and later, the decree of 1696, prescribed punishment for gamblers, along with thieves. In 1717 it was forbidden under the threat of a fine. In 1733, those who were seen for the second time at the game were determined - to beat them with batogs and put them in jail. Later, European influence, which increased at the Russian court, supplanted domestic piety, and cards became a familiar entertainment in the world.

Of course, today children, and even adults, when playing cards, do not think about the terrible meaning of colorful icons. They mechanically sort through the cardboard squares, count the points and, carried away, do not hear the malicious giggle next to them. This is laughing at them an old enemy and a crafty deceiver - a demon. Laughs, looking at how Christians, for the sake of the game, thoughtlessly and madly mock at the sufferings of Christ.

Surely there are quite a few people who like to play cards just like that, for fun, when there is nothing to do. Moreover, many Christians do this without even thinking about whether it is possible for the Orthodox to play cards? At first glance, this is a harmless game that does not carry any negative consequences. But in reality this is far from the case. And in the Orthodox religion, there are certain prohibitions on card games, even if you are not playing for profit. Moreover, it is considered a great sin, which should be taken into account inlist of sins before confession .

Cards and Faith

First of all, why it is impossible for the Orthodox to play cards, it is believed that the card game is a passion, which in turn gives rise to an inevitable addiction that acquires the appearance of sinfulness. In no case should Orthodox people be attracted to cards and play various games with them. Since the demon pursues only one goal - to tempt all those who are closer to God.

After playing one game and losing at the same time, a person will want to play more and more until he wins. Even being already addicted, everyone can say that they can stop at any time. But actually it is not.

In addition to excitement, the ban on spending time in card games has a different interpretation, which carries a deeper meaning than gambling. It's all about the depiction of the suits themselves, which imply the image of the Cross of Christ, along with other revered objects among Christians. These are items such as a spear, a sponge and nails. After all, it was they who became the instrument of execution, which brought incredible suffering to Jesus Christ.

The meaning of suits in Orthodoxy

As mentioned above, all four card suits carry a certain secret meaning:

• Cross means the cross on which Christ was crucified.
• Peaks are the pike with which his ribs were pierced.
• Diamonds mean nails.
• Worms symbolize a sponge with vinegar, which the tormentors specially gave to Christ instead of water.

For example, a player takes a card with the image of the Cross of Christ, which is worshiped by half the world and throws it, exclaiming "clubs". Few people think about the fact that in translation from the Hebrew language it means evil spirits, nasty. In the Bible, this word is interpreted as meat torn to pieces in the field, which cannot be eaten. It should be noted that each of the suits is mentioned in the holy scriptures and the Bible.

The unrepentant thief, who was crucified with Christ like a gambler, blasphemes the sufferings of God's Son, withoutsincere repentance went to hell forever. The thief set an example for everyone and repented on the cross, thanks to which he inherited eternal life with God. Cards are demonic revelations, so in no case should they be kept in the house and played or guessed at.

Other games in Orthodoxy

There are several more common games, the permission to play which is of interest to many believers. For example, a certain part of Christians does not know whether it is possible for the Orthodox to play the lottery.
There are such cases that lottery winnings very often go not to the player for his own gain, but to charity. Despite this, many clergy are convinced that the lottery is also a game of chance. Therefore, playing it is also a sin.

As one priest said: "You should not gamble even if you really need money - as God pleases, it will happen in life."

Can Orthodox Christians play computer games?

Despite the fact that today there are a fairly large number of different computer games, with different goals and tasks they are considered gambling and do not bring any benefit to a person. Therefore, according to the Orthodox religion, playing such games is also a sin. Moreover, such games carry a fairly serious threat of not only psychological illness, but sometimes even death.

The Lord is always with you!

Why Orthodox Christians Can't Play Cards Surely there are quite a few people who like to play cards just for fun, when there is nothing to do. Moreover, many Christians do this without even thinking about whether it is possible for the Orthodox to play cards? At first glance, this is a harmless game that does not carry any negative consequences. But in reality this is far from the case. And in the Orthodox religion, there are certain prohibitions on card games, even if you are not playing for profit. Moreover, this is considered a great sin, which should be taken into account in the list of sins before confession. Cards and faith First of all, why it is impossible for the Orthodox to play cards, it is believed that the card game is a passion, which in turn gives rise to an inevitable addiction that acquires the appearance of sinfulness. In no case should Orthodox people be attracted to cards and play various games with them. Since the demon pursues only one goal - to tempt all those who are closer to God. After playing one game and losing at the same time, a person will want to play more and more until he wins. Even being already addicted, everyone can say that they can stop at any time. But actually it is not. In addition to excitement, the ban on spending time in card games has a different interpretation, which carries a deeper meaning than gambling. It's all about the depiction of the suits themselves, which imply the image of the Cross of Christ, along with other revered objects among Christians. These are items such as a spear, a sponge and nails. After all, it was they who became the instrument of execution, which brought incredible suffering to Jesus Christ. The meaning of suits in Orthodoxy As mentioned above, all four suits of cards carry a certain secret meaning: - Cross means the cross on which Christ was crucified. - Peaks - this is a peak, which pierced his ribs. - Diamonds mean nails. - Worms symbolize a sponge with vinegar, which the tormentors specially gave to Christ instead of water. For example, a player takes a card with the image of the Cross of Christ, which is worshiped by half the world and throws it, exclaiming "clubs". Few people think about the fact that in translation from the Hebrew language it means evil spirits, nasty. In the Bible, this word is interpreted as meat torn to pieces in the field, which cannot be eaten. It should be noted that each of the suits is mentioned in the holy scriptures and the Bible. The unrepentant thief, who was crucified with Christ like a gambler, blasphemes the sufferings of God's Son, without sincere repentance went to hell forever. The thief set an example for everyone and repented on the cross, thanks to which he inherited eternal life with God. Cards are demonic revelations, so in no case should they be kept in the house and played or guessed at.