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chiefofsinners
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That's where their "literalism" fails, because it imposes false presuppositions upon the text. They don't want people to drink, so they twist the Bible to make it say what they want it to say. And, sadly, the majority of Christians don't actually read their own Bibles, and live vicariously through whoever makes them feel better.Neenie said:True, but fundies are supposed to take the bible literally, and Bible commands people to drink, but have limits.
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I don't drink to get drunk, but I'll drink a little every now and then. I don't see anything wrong with that. Drinking to get drunk is destructive, and can result in harm coming to yourself or others.
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sculpturegirl
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We are planning a wedding at our Lutheran church and might have the reception in the fellowship hall. We are allowed to have cocktails, beer, wine, whatever. We use wine for Communion, too.
Drinking too much alcohol is akin to eating too much food. We really shouldn't abuse our bodies in those ways.
Drinking too much alcohol is akin to eating too much food. We really shouldn't abuse our bodies in those ways.
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jgnov99
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The Bible never says that drinking alcohol is a sin, no matter what anyone may tell you. The points made about alcohol illustrate that drinking is a "slippery slope" and a really bad idea. I am a literalist (but not a hyper-literalist, and there IS a difference) and the scipture does NOT say that drinking is a sin. People who say this may be well-intentioned but their claims are based on inferences made in regard to the Bible's many warnings about the dangers of indulgence in alcohol. Points can be made, but the scripture needs to be studied as a WHOLE WORK, not a random collection of bits and pieces to be used to support your own viewpoint. BTW, the "new wine" argument is put to bed by Acts 2:13-15. Read the Word with an open heart and an open mind folks. If you study the book from cover to cover it interprets itself!
Just for the information of anyone who might care, I used to drink profusely for years, but quit when I read Romans 14:21.
Just for the information of anyone who might care, I used to drink profusely for years, but quit when I read Romans 14:21.
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"Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery." Ephesians 5:18 (NIV)
It doesn't say don't drink wine. So, the fact that Jesus drank wine is irrelevant. He didn't get drunk. And this verse solidifies what many people have said already - getting drunk is a good way for you to end up doing something you shouldnt do.
So, go ahead and drink, but i think ephesians is clear on having too much.
This verse is in the new testament, the section of the bible that most of Christianity is based on. If you think a christian can ignore this verse, what do they base their christianity on?
It doesn't say don't drink wine. So, the fact that Jesus drank wine is irrelevant. He didn't get drunk. And this verse solidifies what many people have said already - getting drunk is a good way for you to end up doing something you shouldnt do.
So, go ahead and drink, but i think ephesians is clear on having too much.
This verse is in the new testament, the section of the bible that most of Christianity is based on. If you think a christian can ignore this verse, what do they base their christianity on?
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