What was and is needed is a description of the deeper causes of this cultural addiction to luck \u2014 which is reality a deep-rooted theology of luck.<\/p>\n
The Anzac could see that he might be dismembered at any minute. Luck might be against him. Why not see if the universe might turn his way a little?<\/p>\n
The farmer on the land knows that hard work might yield no result, if bushfire, drought or flood prevailed. Why not bet on a different outcome, since it was all a gamble anyhow?<\/p>\n
The factory worker’s routine was grinding her down and for all her labour brought meagre rewards. Who knows if a quick return for a small investment wasn’t just around the corner?<\/p>\n
But there’s an alternative way of telling the story. It’s the story not of luck, but of blessing.<\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n Opinion: Sydney has always been a gambler's town, but it's a game for mugs https:\/\/t.co\/yvutRVJrca<\/a> #NewsSuite<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/F5cN5rXakJ<\/a><\/p>\n — gus choungi (@50Choungi) October 9, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n