God, mammon, and casinos

The two casinos soon to take hold on the Philadelphia riverfront may be a gambler’s dream come true. For some religious leaders whose houses of worship sit near the future slot parlors, however, gaming poses a tough balancing act between morality and practicality - between what they view as sin and the need for more resources for their congregations.

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Sat, December 30th, 2006

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