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Christians And Alcohol

Theology Biblical Theology
#178

I shared this link before:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_in_the_Bible

I pointed out that there are scholars, who argue for the “two-wine” theory. I pointed out, for example, that

I don’t mind someone here, taking a certain position:

No free will
Creationism (as a science) is true
The “two-wine” theory
The garden of Eden had smoking herbs
The OT Nephilim were space aliens
The devil really caused the flood
Trump is the anti-Christ
The non-Christian bad folks, temporary become zombies - during the tribulation
Etc.

  • especially if it’s an established position. The problem with Hermano, is that he is on a crusade - to convince others.

And sometimes I am helping him out a bit here, like this cartoon illustrates :exclamation: :laughing:

#179

That Gabe IMO is level-headed and common sense and I suspect most here from all sides of the argument would give a hearty cheer. :sunglasses:

#180

I wouldn’t say it is wise for MOST people to abstain. It seems to me that most people who consume alcoholic beverages are not harmed thereby.
Rather, I would say this it is unwise for SOME people to consume alcoholic beverages.

#182

You might well be right. Thanks :smiley:

#183

Qaz, please forgive my 79-year-old brain.

#184

:smiley:

#185

Hum. You say you are 79. But your avatar says 76 going on 78. Who is right :question: :laughing:

I’m referring to this quote:

#186

Interesting article on Arstechnica today…

#187

Neither. I will have completed 79 years of life in February.

#188

Congratulations :exclamation: My mom turns 80 this very month. Thanks Paidion for your contributions. I wish I knew your real name. :smiley:

Thanks for what you do, even if we disagree some times.

Chad :slight_smile:

#189

Hi Chad. My mother gave me the good Scotch name “Donald.” Her mother was born in Scotland on the Isle of Skye.

#190

(Kaiser Health News) Sobering Up: In An Alcohol-Soaked Nation, More Seek Booze-Free Social Spaces. A national trend of boozeless bars is cropping up nationwide to create social spaces without the hangovers, DUIs and alcoholism culture. It’s part of a new push for sober options.

#191

I enjoy a glass of good stout wine now and then, and a good friend gifted me a bottle of Dramboughi which is delightful.
No drunkenness in this household.

#192

As I stated in a post on this thread three years ago:

Personally, I have never had the desire to go overboard and get out of control. Even in my old age (78) I drink 2 ounces of rum in a can of coke zero, twice a week. I never vary the weekly quantity, and I see no evidence of being harmed by this practice.

I have continued this practice until this day. I am now 81. I have always stuck to 2 oz. of Bermuda dark rum in a can of coke zero, twice a week. That is the extent of my drinking.