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LDS leader D. Todd Christofferson decries all forms of gambling, urges members to stop betting
What happened
President D. Todd Christofferson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints denounced all forms of gambling, including online sports betting, casino-type games, and prediction markets, during the first session of the church’s General Conference. He argued that gambling is morally wrong and warned of its negative impacts, including greed, debt, and harm to youth.
Timeline
- Salt Lake Tribune LDS leader D. Todd Christofferson decries all forms of gambling, urges members to stop betting
- KJZZ Elder Christofferson denounces gambling, prediction markets as 'morally wrong'
- KUTV 2News Elder Christofferson denounces gambling, prediction markets as 'morally wrong'
- St George News (Washington County) General conference: Latter-day Saint leader decries explosion in sports gambling, prediction markets
- ABC 4 General Conference Day 1: Gambling and prediction markets addressed as 'morally wrong'
- KSL News (YouTube) Church leader warns about dangers of gambling
- Deseret News (YouTube) Latter-day Saint Leader Denounces Gambling
- Deseret News (YouTube) Latter-day Saint Leader: "Gambling is morally wrong."
- Fox 13 LDS leader decries explosion in sports betting, prediction markets
- KUTV 2News (YouTube) Elder Christofferson denounces gambling, prediction markets as 'morally wrong'
- ABC4 (YouTube) General Conference Day 1: Gambling and prediction markets addressed as 'morally wrong'
- Salt Lake Tribune Gordon Monson: LDS apostle is right about the price and perils of sports betting, but is it a sin?
- Fox 13 Mental health experts discuss predictive market apps
- Salt Lake Tribune Conference highlights: LDS President Dallin Oaks worries about members’ ‘diminishing faith’ in Christ
- KSL News (YouTube) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leaders discuss gambling during General Conference
- KSL's Inside Sources The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leaders discuss gambling, respect and Jesus Christ during semiannual General Conference
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Elder Christofferson denounces gambling, prediction markets as 'morally wrong'
— Elder Christofferson denounces gambling, prediction markets as 'morally wrong' SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Elder D. Todd Christofferson denounced all forms of gambling, including prediction markets, during the first…
Elder Christofferson denounces gambling, prediction markets as 'morally wrong'
— Elder Christofferson denounces gambling, prediction markets as 'morally wrong' SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Elder D. Todd Christofferson denounced all forms of gambling, including prediction markets, during the first…
General conference: Latter-day Saint leader decries explosion in sports gambling, prediction markets
— A leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints warned Saturday that an explosion in gambling driven by online prediction markets and sports betting is fostering greed, particularly among youths, while…
General Conference Day 1: Gambling and prediction markets addressed as 'morally wrong'
— The LDS Church's General Conference addressed gambling as 'morally wrong,' with President D. Todd Christofferson criticizing the industry for fostering greed and debt. The remarks align with Utah's legal actions…
Church leader warns about dangers of gambling
— President D. Todd Christofferson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints warned about the dangers of gambling, particularly through smartphones, and highlighted the vulnerability of young people to online…
Latter-day Saint Leader Denounces Gambling
— Latter-day Saint leader D. Todd Christofferson denounced gambling during the 196th Semiannual General Conference, stating the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is against participating in online sports…
Latter-day Saint Leader: "Gambling is morally wrong."
— Latter-day Saint leader D. Todd Christofferson stated during the church's 196th Semiannual General Conference that gambling is morally wrong, specifically mentioning opposition to online sports betting, online casino…
LDS leader decries explosion in sports betting, prediction markets
— A leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints warned that the rise of sports betting and prediction markets is fostering greed and moral decay, particularly among youth. The church's stance puts it at…
Elder Christofferson denounces gambling, prediction markets as 'morally wrong'
— Elder Christofferson denounces gambling, prediction markets as 'morally wrong' Elder D. Todd Christofferson denounced all forms of gambling, including prediction markets, during the first session of general conference…
General Conference Day 1: Gambling and prediction markets addressed as 'morally wrong'
— The first day of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints' General Conference addressed the morality of gambling and prediction markets, labeling them as 'morally wrong'.Gordon Monson: LDS apostle is right about the price and perils of sports betting, but is it a sin?
— LDS apostle D. Todd Christofferson warned against gambling, particularly sports betting, during a General Conference address, highlighting its growing prevalence, risks, and moral implications. He criticized the ease…
Mental health experts discuss predictive market apps
— Mental health experts and Utah legislators are raising concerns about the potential for addiction from predictive market apps like Kalshi, with LDS leader D. Todd Christofferson comparing them to gambling. Experts warn…
Conference highlights: LDS President Dallin Oaks worries about members’ ‘diminishing faith’ in Christ
— LDS Church President Dallin H. Oaks warned members about diminishing faith in Jesus Christ and emphasized the importance of spiritual growth and closeness to Christ. Other leaders addressed moral issues like gambling…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leaders discuss gambling during General Conference
— Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leaders addressed gambling and prediction markets during General Conference, emphasizing moral concerns.