God bless,
Teresa
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twistedsketch said:First of all, drinking is overrated.
Second, while having a single drink is not a sin, it is if you are underage (Rom 13:1-7).
Third, no one should ever mix drinking with driving, shooting, boating, etc.
Fourth, people respect sobriety and proper boundaries on drinking. I might have a drink but none if I'm driving. And when I was underage it was my conviction not to drink a single drop, and to my surprise people (who drank, no less) respected that.
No I haven't had a bad experience with drinking, nor do I plan to. Alcoholism runs in my family, and my dad broke with tradition. I plan to carry on his legacy. But being as I don't know where the OP is from, there is a chance she'd be underage (the drinking age is 21 where I live). Underage drinking is always a sin whether you get drunk or not, yet Christians still engage in it like it's no big deal. That bothers me. I've also known non-drinkers who hung out at the wrong parties in college and became drinkers. That bothers me more. Also, drinking seems to be a requirement for "real" fun in our culture, which is a myth. I think it's one of the Ten Commandments of our decandent society.Byootaful said:Of course our replies were taking into consideration that doing anything illegal is a sin. It sounds like you have had some bad experiences with drinking? Drinking isn't scary - nobody really cares if you don't want to drink, and you certainly aren't expected to drink and drive. It all depends on the friends you have, which is why I recommend that you drink in a safe place, with trusted and sensible friends.
twistedsketch said:No I haven't had a bad experience with drinking, nor do I plan to. Alcoholism runs in my family, and my dad broke with tradition. I plan to carry on his legacy. But being as I don't know where the OP is from, there is a chance she'd be underage (the drinking age is 21 where I live). Underage drinking is always a sin whether you get drunk or not, yet Christians still engage in it like it's no big deal. That bothers me. I've also known non-drinkers who hung out at the wrong parties in college and became drinkers. That bothers me more. Also, drinking seems to be a requirement for "real" fun in our culture, which is a myth. I think it's one of the Ten Commandments of our decandent society.
It's not just my community, it's America nationwide. People need to know that sobriety and responsibility are just as cool if not cooler than drinking. And that doesn't mean missing out on crazy fun.Byootaful said:I'm sorry you grew up in that community. Perhaps it's different here in Australia because although many people like to drink, it's not compulsary for fun. I think there is nothing wrong with having a glass of wine in your parents house when you are underage, with their permission and supervision. However, I think when it comes to drinking of age, you've still got to figure out if you are mature enough to handle it.
twistedsketch said:It's not just my community, it's America nationwide. People need to know that sobriety and responsibility are just as cool if not cooler than drinking. And that doesn't mean missing out on crazy fun.
Byootaful said:I'm sorry you grew up in that community. Perhaps it's different here in Australia because although many people like to drink, it's not compulsary for fun. I think there is nothing wrong with having a glass of wine in your parents house when you are underage, with their permission and supervision. However, I think when it comes to drinking of age, you've still got to figure out if you are mature enough to handle it.
Teresa - where are you from? Are you of age to drink?
Jesusfreak811 said:I am from Virginia... no I am not of age to drink. There is a big diffrence between getting drunk and having a few drinks. In the past when I drank, I never made a sceen or got into any trouble. Like you said, I see nothing wrong with having a little to drink in a safe place. Growing up, my parents never minded if I drank a glass of wine at dinner with them. What is "underage" anyways. A 35 year old can be far less mature than a 18 year old. I am 19, married and I have a child... I feel that I am "of age" to drink. Ya know? Anyways, hope that answered your question
Well, since you're underage, I'm sorry but you're sinning. I think it's stupid yes, but we do have to follow the laws. I personally wish that people could drink at 18, just like voting and just about everything else. But you've got to go with what you have.Jesusfreak811 said:I am from Virginia... no I am not of age to drink. There is a big diffrence between getting drunk and having a few drinks. In the past when I drank, I never made a sceen or got into any trouble. Like you said, I see nothing wrong with having a little to drink in a safe place. Growing up, my parents never minded if I drank a glass of wine at dinner with them. What is "underage" anyways. A 35 year old can be far less mature than a 18 year old. I am 19, married and I have a child... I feel that I am "of age" to drink. Ya know? Anyways, hope that answered your question
Kids drink as young as 14 here. And they get plastered. The 18 thing doesn't matter to them, obviously. The drinking age used to be 18 in my state, but it got raised again to 19 and raised yet again to 21 because most of the 18-21 year olds do not vote.Byootaful said:You only have to be 18 to be able to drink in Australia. I think 21 is rediculous. Maybe that's why so many people in America drink earlier and rebel? Like on Dr Phill and Oprah, when we see all these kids gone wild..?
twistedsketch said:. When you compare it to France or Germany there is a big difference. What can I say, they can drink but we can drive.
Right. I don't personally think that controlled social drinking is wrong, but it can easily become out of hand, especially among younger people.twistedsketch said:First of all, drinking is overrated.
Second, while having a single drink is not a sin, it is if you are underage (Rom 13:1-7).
Third, no one should ever mix drinking with driving, shooting, boating, etc.
Fourth, people respect sobriety and proper boundaries on drinking. I might have a drink but none if I'm driving. And when I was underage it was my conviction not to drink a single drop, and to my surprise people (who drank, no less) respected that.
Just because you think you're mature doesn't mean you're old enough. Rules are rules.twistedsketch said:Well, since you're underage, I'm sorry but you're sinning. I think it's stupid yes, but we do have to follow the laws. I personally wish that people could drink at 18, just like voting and just about everything else. But you've got to go with what you have.Jesusfreak811 said:I am from Virginia ... no I am not of age to drink. There is a big diffrence between getting drunk and having a few drinks. In the past when I drank, I never made a sceen or got into any trouble. Like you said, I see nothing wrong with having a little to drink in a safe place. Growing up, my parents never minded if I drank a glass of wine at dinner with them. What is "underage" anyways. A 35 year old can be far less mature than a 18 year old. I am 19, married and I have a child... I feel that I am "of age" to drink. Ya know? Anyways, hope that answered your question
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