“I said, ‘How?’ He said, ‘Gambling.’”

CHR Comment: This story illustrates the problem with gambling, which may appear like a innocent form of entertainment but too often leads to addictive behaviors and abuse. Father Amer Saka is a Chaldean Catholic from Iraq; the funds were intended to support other Chaldeans fleeing the war in Iraq. Lord, have mercy.

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