Note: When I put my thoughts on paper, I do so to bring myself clarity and to engage others in discussion. I don't expect anyone to agree or disagree with everything I think. I'm not trying to tell you how you should think. I am telling you what I am thinking today and hoping we can dialogue.
Spoiler Alert. There is nothing fun here. It is just my rant about an oppressive system.
I recently returned from Las Vegas. We have a big trade show there each January. Walking around I just felt like I was in a yucky place. Why? What was my problem
- I hate the name Gentleman’s club. It twists and distorts the reality of what man should bear that title.
- The city is built on gambling and the oppression and subjugation of women
- Gambling specifically is a problem. It’s fine for those with lots of money that can enjoy the sport. But it has ruined others financially. They publicly play lip service to "Safe Gambling" while utilizing every means possible to suck people into complete dependence to their wares.
- It is thoroughly hedonistic and materialistic
- It does not reflect any of my progressive or my Christian values
- It revels in its permission granted to sin. “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.”
- I hate that a few miles north there is the beauty of creation at red rock canyon but few people see it because they are distracted by man made idols.
- It is situated in a place with chronic water shortages yet it uses incredible amounts of water every day.
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