He claims to be a Christian, but do Christians live the poker lifestyle like DN? I have seen him talk about drinking, partying, and we all know he likes to gamble. DN's lifestyle would not be considered "Christian" by anyone with a little knowledge of the Bible. To be a true Christian, you must convey the Christian lifestyle, something which I believe DN is not doing.

Discuss, my community college minions.

I may be in community college, but at least I can spell hypocrite.

Also, I'm not in community college.

Lmao. What makes a christian?

Holy shit! I just noticed that. Touche!

Don't judge the man.

If you have to ask, this thread is not for you. I would like to hear what DN has to say about it, but that is about as likely as me spelling hypocrite correctly.

Shut up.

Not trying to judge, just raising a few questions.

Its not like Daniel gets hammered every night. In fact Im pretty sure he barely drinks at all after having bad drinking probs in the past. Also I have no clue where partying and having fun and having a drink or two is bad... where does it say you cant do this in the Bible? As for poker... God gave him the gift of being a great poker player. Poker isnt really gambling its more a game of skill. Plus its not like he spends his winnings on cocaine and crack whores. Do you even read the Bible? Just asking...

Use the search function. They have all been raised before. At least 100 times each... now 101.

Don't judge the man.

Not as much as I should. I'm not saying I'm some holy being, just that DN is in the spotlight, and he is conveying the wrong message to some.

Jenna Jameson is good as making porn, does that mean she should continue to do so?

Uh.... Yes

Most don't realize that the Bible is very strict when it comes to how you spend your time. Being a Christian is a complete lifestyle.

That's why I'm glad I have never read it.

I'm a Christian yet I steal gold, women, treasure.

Have drunken parties on my ship and shoot/stab people.

ARG MATEY!!!

Lmao.... If that's the case then sign me up.

Oh now look at the land lubber comin to join us pirates!

OP's just a troll.

Just one of thousands on this site.

OP: Die!

Everyone knows Jesus played craps, not poker.

....sexy parties?

Haha, nice. <imagines Stewie dong his little jig with the chicks>

Still waiting on the name of that nightclub. It should be somewhat busy tonight, right?

Tell me how much you paid for your liquor license.

Wouldn't God want people to make the most of their talents?

As long as they aren't exploiting someone doing it, I don't see that the bible would specifically prohibit playing a game for money.

christ, morons like you give christians a bad name as a whole. op you don't know what your talking about, there is nothing wrong with dn's lifestyle in accordance to a "christian life". now i'm not a perfect christian, i don't go to church every week and i haven't read the bible as much i should but i have still studied a decent bit of scripture and have a fairly good grasp of the message that the bible gives. for starters a lot of things in the bible aren't meant to be taken literally and anybody who does take everything the bible says literally is a moron to put it bluntly.

dn plays poker for his career and is awful good at it, it's not gambling mind you but a skilled game in which he has been able to make a sucessful career for himself. he drinks occasionally and enjoys a laid back lifestyle, i dont really see how you are saying that he's living an unchristian lifestyle?? to be a good christian just means to do your best to live your life in the right way and be cogniscent of your faith, you don't have to be perfect and mistakes can and will happen. dn is living a christian lifestyle as far as i can tell and you have absolutely no reason to start a post saying contrary. people like u give christians a bad name and it really annoys me, i try my best to ignore all these posts that say there is no god, etc., i don't try to push my beliefs on others and respect a person's right to believe what they want, op i don't usually flame but i suggest you die for posting this trash, that is all.

It's not nice to say that someone has no idea what they're talking about when you yourself don't know what you're talking about.

Drinking is never expressly forbidden in the Bible (like taping or reproducing an NFL game is). Gambling in the form of poker isn't either. Gambling in general is, but since it's his job and more of a game of skill, I'd grant a pass. What the Bible does expressly prohibit however, is judging others. So say hi to Satan for me if you get the chance.

You're the man.

I'm a Roman Catholic beeyatch. Fuck dem Christianzzzzz!!!!!!!!

When exactly did God say that you can't play poker, was that in the Dead Sea Scrolls? Are we not allowed to play hockey or football? In my 0pinion those are just as much a game of skill as poker.

Was it not Jesus who turned water into wine? I'm pretty sure God never said that alcohol was bad.

It's not like DN is turning tricks for rock. He's just making a living.

how so? i just re-read my post and i have to say that i was just about dead on.

This is exactly what I hate about religion and the vast majority of religious people. You people are way too judgmental. I'm not a christian, but I respect DN for his beliefs. The people I don't respect and never will are judgmental doucheclowns such as yourself who go around calling hypocrites. I'm pretty sure Jesus said, "judge not, lest ye be judged." You sir are the the hypocrite.

This thread is now the official property of FCPPC

Is that a playmobil pitate ship? :shock:


nice.

dude you are stupid...

Sorry if you think I"m trying to judge, I'm not. Do you think DN is conveying the Christian lifestyle? LIke it or not, poker is a form of gambling. DN does gamble, as he stated in his most recent blog. Drinking is fine, in moderation of course. Again, I am just posing a question. Some of you really get bent out of shape quickly, and cant seem to hold a normal conversation.

You're just realizing that now?

Yes, I think he conveys the lifestyle quite well.

Who cares if he gambles. I'm pretty sure gambling/making a living doesnt offend God, I can't confirm that though.

Scurvy!

FYP

There's this poker player in LA named Mario Esquerra. He's in his mid 70's and has been playing poker for many years. He wins alot of tourneys and just placed 2nd in the $5000.00 No-limit holdem event at the California state Poker Championship. Took home $197,000!

This guy is known as a very religious person in the poker community. He prays with his other poker/religious buddies before a tourney begins and they all hold hands in a circle and yap away.

Now, I personally don't like this guy cause he is mean as a snake while he plays. He won't hesitate to tell you some shiiat if he feels you deserve it. I look at him and i see hypocrisy at it's finest. But, I have to give it to him, he's a "hell" of a player.

Like many vets have already said, this topic has been discussed many times. But, I feel if it works in your life and your not hurting anyone, then "god bless you". Do your thing you "fearfull", child molesting condoning son of a biiiatch. I'll leave you alone with, what i feel, are some very silly ways to live life. JUST DON"T TELL ME HOW TO LIVE MINE!!!

If I like to listen to Howard Stern, then what the F do you care? If I want my girlfriend to have an abortion, let us be. It's our choice. (Just like it's your choice to vote for George Bush cause he "says" he's against these things but you forget that he lied to us and thousands of people are dying cause of his lies)

I believe that DN has a good heart. And thats what really counts. Not what religion he believes in or doesn't believe. He proves it with his actions. I respect that more than what he says. I would want DN having my back then some religous people that i know that are respected in my community. These people "talk" about fighting for whats right but when it's time to step up, they run and hide and make excuses for there hiding. They say, "It's God's will that this is happening so we should let it be and not interfear." What a JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Leave DN and his religion alone. There are other things to critisize him about.

Your entire post is against Christianity and then you say this.


im lost...

yes she is good at making porn, and ive lightened many heavy loads due to the fact that shes not a christian. on a serious note u cant name me one thing that daniel does that prevents him from being a christian. every man or woman alive has at least one vice. i think daniel as a public figure probably enhances the christian image. and im not one of the many daniel groupies on this site either. thats my honest opinion. from what ive read in his many blogs he seems like a good guy. nobody alive is perfect.

i know,

I think he should have been "practising" short stack play for the WPT.


But, I feel he did well despite going out on the 2nd day.

Just b/c you're a "good guy" does not mean you're a christian. There are a lot of "good guys" that will not be entering heaven. It takes much more than a good attitude and a big heart to be a christian. It is not an easy thing to do, that is why many people just disregard it.

tx for the correction rob. but seriously i was talking about being in the public eye, not the credentials for being born again. but well take that for instance. what about daniels lifestyle would prevent him from being a born again christian?? jesus died on the cross to save us all right? whats the problem?are u trying to insinuate that daniel cannot recieve the gift of salvation because he plays poker? u seem to be at least semi intelligent, so i know u know thats ridiculous. u just wanted a little argument i think.

Does being a good Christian also include being a condescending prick to those who go to community colleges?

Bingo is gambling

Drinking is bad if you're a christian, i couldve swore jesus was the one who turned some water into wine, now theres a true alcoholic for ya. Just joking though we all know jesus didnt like wine, they say he was a coors man... silver bullet!!!