Expert: Brian Thompson - 7/5/2008

Question
is there an objection in the assembly of god church to las vegas, nv?

Answer
This is a local question and I think better referred to your Pastor, who can give you a local perspective based on fact not supposition.
In general the AoG is opposed to iniquity and the promotion of behaviour which may demean the individual and cause them to move in the opposite direction to that which God intended. Gambling brings with it vice and is not merely an entertainment but can lead to addictive behaviour and substantial loss both monetary and in self worth. Las Vegas is representative of an exploitive industry which exists in many parts of the world which beguiles people into substantial monetary loss because they are too weak willed to avoid the temptations offered. It is an environment better avoided by Christians as there is no spiritual edification to be gained by the activities offered in such places.