drinking

What is the definition of a drunkard?

Someone who drinks to get drunk...someone who feels the need to drink during social situations...someone who binge drinks.....the list is broad, but from what my DUI classes teach us is that 0-2 drinks a day is ok. Anything more is a problem. And if you don't drink daily, then a maximum of 3 drinks on any one occassion is ok.

I personally believe that we should not drink at all, but that's just me.

Hey...I'm gonna step in here one minute....please remember this is Questions about Christianity. If you have personal questions about members...that's what the PM option is for.

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If you would have been reading the last couple of messages you would have noticed that my post was related to "drinking", and that suggestion was made by a forum member not to get into a situation that could lead to "temptation". I ask the "dating" question as "dating" could also lead to temptation. The point I am trying to make is that drinking would be fine as long a christian does not get into the situation of becoming drunk. As a sample I asked the question about dating, dating is allright as long as there is no sexual intercourse taking place, yet one should remember that with dating there is also the possibility of temptation. Don't look at my question as a "personal" question, as it was not intended to be a"personal" question. I would not even be interested in asking "non christian" personal questions.

What is the definition of a drunkard?

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A drunkard is someone who cannot control their actions because he\she has to much alcohol in his\her blood. The Bible says that we should avoid being in that situation.

Originally posted by Alida
If you would have been reading the last couple of messages you would have noticed that my post was related to "drinking", and that suggestion was made by a forum member not to get into a situation that could lead to "temptation". I ask the "dating" question as "dating" could also lead to temptation. The point I am trying to make is that drinking would be fine as long a christian does not get into the situation of becoming drunk. As a sample I asked the question about dating, dating is allright as long as there is no sexual intercourse taking place, yet one should remember that with dating there is also the possibility of temptation. Don't look at my question as a "personal" question, as it was not intended to be a"personal" question. I would not even be interested in asking "non christian" personal questions.

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Hmmmm....you calling me a non-Christian? shame on you and your presumptions.

As for your point, there is a HUGE difference between dating and drinking. Dating is a process for people to find the person they will eventually fall in love with and marry. It's a learning experience, about relationships and how to handle them, and thus it's a good thing to date. As for drinking occassionally, there is nothing really good that can come out of it. Plus, many people are very susceptable to easily becoming alchoholics. If alcholholism runs in your family, you are 4 times as likely to become an alchoholic. There are certain biological and phsychological factors that a person cannot hide from. And thus, as a general rule, I'd say yes, it's best just to stay away from alchohol all together.

Thanks and God bless you guys.

 

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Originally posted by Alida
If you would have been reading the last couple of messages you would have noticed that my post was related to "drinking", and that suggestion was made by a forum member not to get into a situation that could lead to "temptation". I ask the "dating" question as "dating" could also lead to temptation. The point I am trying to make is that drinking would be fine as long a christian does not get into the situation of becoming drunk. As a sample I asked the question about dating, dating is allright as long as there is no sexual intercourse taking place, yet one should remember that with dating there is also the possibility of temptation. Don't look at my question as a "personal" question, as it was not intended to be a"personal" question. I would not even be interested in asking "non christian" personal questions.


Hmmmm....you calling me a non-Christian?

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No, I'm not calling you a "non-christian" .

uh huh. sure.

I would not even be interested in asking "non christian" personal questions.

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I'm hurt. J/k  

I did not say:" not interested asking "a non christian" question".

I said: "non christian questions" i.o.w. asking questions related to non christian issues.

I guess you did not understand, or I did not make myself clear enough.

There is a difference in asking if it is okay to drink and if it is okay to get drunk. Yes it is okay to drink and no it is not okay to get drunk.

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I did not say:" not interested asking "a non christian" question".

I said: "non christian questions" i.o.w. asking questions related to non christian issues.

I guess you did not understand, or I did not make myself clear enough

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Godsgurl - Basically all alcoholic drinks only have a small percentage of alcohol in them. Unless of course, you're talking about methylated spirits or something like that. Beer is generally 4%-5% alcohol, whereas stuff like bourbon is closer to 40%. Nasty stuff. Tastes awful. I've been drunk a few times in my life, or at least... I think so... Like, I've never been so drunk that I can't control myself. I've never passed out or anything. Either way, the only drink which doesn't make me hangover (I've had vodka, bourbon, rum, wine), get a headache, or throw up is beer, and beer, to put it bluntly tastes horrible. So why would I bother getting drunk?

Hmm, speaking of which, if I *have* drunk enough to act like a total idiot, yet I am still in control of my actions and am more just less inhibited rather than out of control, does that still make me drunk, in the sense of, well, sinful drunkedness? It's something that's confused me. Not that I condone being drunk at all, because I certainly don't, and on the few occasions which I have been drunk (and regretted) well... I sit there thinking "I am such an idiot" while I lie on the driveway/beach/whatever and stare at the sky.

I also don't believe that drinking is a sin, otherwise, why would Jesus have celebrated passover with wine, perhaps the most sacred of Jewish celebrations? But like I said, drinking is NOT getting drunk, but getting drunk is simply drinking excessively.

Yes, now that I think about it I would *really* like other opinions on that stage of drunkardness.

Don't get the idea that I'm trying to justify myself, because it's something that feels wrong to me.

Since the original question has long been answered, this thread is being closed. I see no benefit in keeping it open any further.