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United Methodists Say No Casinos!

Prof. Kindt is a renowned expert on gambling who has testified before Congress and edited the authoritative three volume set "United States International Gambling Report Series". You can purchase a copy online at http://www.wshein.com/Catalog/Product, No one is compensated for their work. Any profit from the books goes to charity.

It is Essential that You Vote on November 3.

VOTE NO on ISSUE 3!

Bishops Ough and Hopkins address United Methodists in Ohio on Issue 3 in a joint statement 10/15/09

Bishop's Press Conference Statement 10/01/09 on Casino Gambling

Personal Testimonies
We have shared with you why the United Methodist Church is opposed to predatory casino gambling. The statistics are clear and consistent. Predatory Casino Gambling ALWAYS results in more harm than good to people, families and communities. Sometimes, it’s important to hear first-hand stories of how gambling addiction has affected our neighbors. Below are links to two stories.

A member of one of our congregations has provided a first hand testimony to the effect of her husband's addition. Because of the stigma assiciated with gambling addiction, she has decided to remain anonymous. Living With A Gambling Addict

Art Schlicther, former OSU quarterback, and his mother share in a youtube video the impact gambling has had on their family.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT WHERE YARDS SIGNS MAY STILL BE AVAILABLE.--Families Against Issue 3 has extra signs. If you live in Central Ohio, please contact Robert or Jason at 614-582-3101, jasonrafeld@yahoo.com

SIGN UP AND GET INVOLVED!

VOTE NO ON ISSUE #3 - PROTECT OUR FAMILIES

BULLETIN INSERT 2 - VOTE NO ON ISSUE #3

BULLETIN INSERT - VOTE NO ON ISSUE #3

VOTE NO ON ISSUE #3--ways you can be involved

An idea from the Miami Valley District....

We must seek additional ways to get the critically important "Vote NO on Issue 3" message out to our communities.

With everyone's support we can generate additional "Vote NO on Issue 3" messages if every church in the conference participates in an initiative to put those same words on our church signs/marquees between now and election day. Please spread the word in your church clusters, letting others know that YOUR CHURCH is participating and encouraging them to join in.the campaign to once again defeat casino gambling in Ohio.

And please don't let the media election coverage discourage your faith. Pray unceasingly. Together we can keep predatory casino gambling out of Ohio!

Communicating with Local Media

Write your own letter using Key Facts

Tips for Writing a Letter to the Editor

Newspapers A-M by City

Newspapers N-Z by City

College Newspapers by City

Magazines by City

Fact Sheets and Articles

Why Gambling is Predatory

Columbus Dispatch Article on Slots...in Churches?

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