I Hate Alcohol!

[ejgsmalls]

I do I HATE it!!!...I can't help it! I even despise it so much that a lot of times I will only recieve the bread at mass. I mean I have seen so many horrible consequences that alcohol can bring about and quite frankly,it terrifies me. And more than that, I just do NOT see ANY point of EVER getting drunk. Three of my best friends got completely drunk last night, and the whole time I was just sitting there bored out of my mind or making sure they weren't getting into more trouble, and I feel like I don't even know who they are anymore...I mean even before they got drunk they were different and the alcohol just added to the awkwardness. And what the heck is the point to hang out with people and have the sole pupose of the night to be getting "trashed". Yay for sitting at a counter for three to four hours doing nothing but drinking....(that was completely sarcastic). I just don't understand what compels people to do something so stupid. I mean, not only are there consequential dangers, health dangers (physical and mental), and legal dangers....it's moraly wrong to be drunk. It seriously mind boggles me why anyone would ever drink. OY!! Maybe I'm just overexagerrating because I am dissapointed, hurt, shocked, and probably incredibly angry, but I seriously just don't understand....ONE BIT!! If anyone can explain it to me, I would be very greatful.

God Bless and Bless God,
~Mary

 

[Sisof8]

 

[GK]

There's nothing good about getting drunk. I've done it plenty in my past and wish I hadn't.

That said, as much as I detest people who drive recklessly, I'm not ready to park my car and walk the 20 miles to work.

 

[Miss Shelby]

I do I HATE it!!!...I can't help it! I even despise it so much that a lot of times I will only recieve the bread at mass. I mean I have seen so many horrible consequences that alcohol can bring about and quite frankly,it terrifies me. And more than that, I just do NOT see ANY point of EVER getting drunk. Three of my best friends got completely drunk last night, and the whole time I was just sitting there bored out of my mind or making sure they weren't getting into more trouble, and I feel like I don't even know who they are anymore...I mean even before they got drunk they were different and the alcohol just added to the awkwardness. And what the heck is the point to hang out with people and have the sole pupose of the night to be getting "trashed". Yay for sitting at a counter for three to four hours doing nothing but drinking....(that was completely sarcastic). I just don't understand what compels people to do something so stupid. I mean, not only are there consequential dangers, health dangers (physical and mental), and legal dangers....it's moraly wrong to be drunk. It seriously mind boggles me why anyone would ever drink. OY!! Maybe I'm just overexagerrating because I am dissapointed, hurt, shocked, and probably incredibly angry, but I seriously just don't understand....ONE BIT!! If anyone can explain it to me, I would be very greatful.

God Bless and Bless God,
~Mary

I hope my daughters feel the same way that you do when they're your age.. (and long before)

Michelle

 

[ProCommunioneFacior]

Pray for your friends, that they will realize that drunkeness has nothing to offer them.

I enjoy a drink or two every once in a while, especially a nice cold beer, but have never been drunk.

 

[HisKid1973]

In all my 50 years of being around family and friends I have never noticed good and positive family/ friend results coming from alcohol use..I can on the other hand can tell you many negative family/friend results and outcomes from alcohol usage..shalom..kim
PS I have never drank and with wine or grape juice for communion , I take grape juice..I also would not want a weaker brother to stumble from my liberty..

 

[dangerousdave]

I must confess ive been drunk a few times, but not intentionally. I'd be a big drinker. Lots a things can drive a man to drink. Its my biggest weakness.

 

[Caedmon]

First of all, it's not bread, it's the Body of Christ, and it's not wine, it's the Blood of Christ. That said, you don't have to receive the Blood of Christ during mass, since the Body and the Blood are present in both species.

For what it's worth, I enjoy alcohol. I think it smells, tastes and feels wonderful. I've never been drunk, and I've never driven after I've drank. You may not like alcohol, but be careful not to inadvertently slam people who do.

 

[dangerousdave]

First of all, it's not bread, it's the Body of Christ, and it's not wine, it's the Blood of Christ. That said, you don't have to receive the Blood of Christ during mass, since the Body and the Blood are present in both species.

For what it's worth, I enjoy alcohol. I think it smells, tastes and feels wonderful. I've never been drunk, and I've never driven after I've drank. You may not like alcohol, but be careful not to inadvertently slam people who do.

Hey bro, I just checked your picture. I must say thats beautiful.

 

[Sisof8]

he's right it's GORGEOUS!! i want that pic up on my bedroom wall dude.

 

[s_gunter]

I'm starting to agree with the OP. Alcohol is not agreeing with me like it used to. Now, I get incredible heartburn from just a sip! And I don't like the way I feel in the morning even after 1 or 2 drinks. I used to not have hangovers at all, no matter how much I drank (and with my ancestry, I could drink anyone under the table...). It's not worth it anymore.

 

[Y_Cathol]

I have nothing against once in a while drinking... it is the "drink to get drunk" alcoholism that bothers me. I got drunk once, and it caused me to become a "tea totaler"...

That said, the Blood of Christ is not wine. it is only the "accident" that remains. it is the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. If I get the opportunity, I am greatful for the Mercy of Christ in that He has allowed me to receive Him in this manner.



Peace.

 

[Maynard Keenan]

In all my 50 years of being around family and friends I have never noticed good and positive family/ friend results coming from alcohol use..I can on the other hand can tell you many negative family/friend results and outcomes from alcohol usage..shalom..kim
PS I have never drank and with wine or grape juice for communion , I take grape juice..I also would not want a weaker brother to stumble from my liberty..

I agree that alcohol can be bad. It can lead to addiction, disease, violence, sex, etc. But I would hesitate to condemn it as totally useless and bad. I've seen, many times, alcohol used with no negative results and actually some positive results (adding to the fun without overdoing it and causing bad things.)

 

[FlatpickingJD]

Physiologically, there are benefits to alcohol use, specifically wine - lowers blood pressure, anti-oxidants, that kind of thing. But those effects are limited, usually like a glass of wine a day. Drinking solely to get drunk is something else entirely. If you don't like how people act when drunk, don't drink. Nothing wrong w/that. And maybe your example will help your friends stop drinking to excess too.

 

[Globalnomad]

I symapthise with your diatribe completely. Drinking-for-the-sake-of-getting-drunk is no better than sniffing coke or doing other drugs. It's inhuman.

Now for the other side. Coming from a half-Mediterranean family, I can tell you that a glass of good wine, well-chosen to go with the food, makes a great meal just heavenly!

And coming from a workaholic professional couple, I'll tell you that a Scotch after a day of stressful meetings is the only thing that will make my husband and me fit for human company again.

As the ancient Greeks said: everything in moderation!

Cheers (literally!)

 

[ejgsmalls]

Thanks for all your replies, and thanks for letting me vent. I have been praying for my friends, of course, but in the meantime, I really don't know how to respond to all this. I think that perhaps, when I am actually 21 and it is legal for me to drink, then I might loosen up a bit, but I will probably only drink one at the most. I just don't see a point in drinking more than that...I mean other liquids taste great too. OY! Maybe I am just naive or something, but really, I just don't get it. I hope I haven't offended anyone with my rants.

God Bless and Bless God,
~Mary

 

[Globalnomad]

Thanks for all your replies, and thanks for letting me vent. I have been praying for my friends, of course, but in the meantime, I really don't know how to respond to all this. I think that perhaps, when I am actually 21 and it is legal for me to drink, then I might loosen up a bit, but I will probably only drink one at the most. I just don't see a point in drinking more than that...I mean other liquids taste great too. OY! Maybe I am just naive or something, but really, I just don't get it. I hope I haven't offended anyone with my rants.

God Bless and Bless God,
~Mary

I don't think you have offended anyone and your one-drink-only idea is right on target!

How to deal with your friends now? I would say, find some nice polite words with which to tell them basically exactly what you told us. Maybe they need to hear it from one of their peers. Any better ideas, anyone?

But as for the taste of other drinks... just promise me that if you are eating a first-class Italian meal, you will not wash it down with Coke or similar. It's either good red wine, or unflavoured sparkling water!!!!! God bless!

 

[Autumnleaf]

I don't think you have offended anyone and your one-drink-only idea is right on target!

How to deal with your friends now? I would say, find some nice polite words with which to tell them basically exactly what you told us. Maybe they need to hear it from one of their peers. Any better ideas, anyone?

The OP is young and her friends probably shouldn't be drinking anyways.

But as for the taste of other drinks... just promise me that if you are eating a first-class Italian meal, you will not wash it down with Coke or similar. It's either good red wine, or unflavoured sparkling water!!!!! God bless!

You're going to laugh. My first real job was at a fancy Italian restaurant where I was the dish dog/cook/busboy friday and saturday nights. I ate well and eventually learned to cook well. As I worked there from age 14 to 18, I got into the habit of enjoying fine, severely discounted, meals with a Coke after each shift. I still have Coke when my family is fortunate enough to have me show off my culinary skills.

 

[marciadietrich]

Though I applaud the stance against drunkeness... there is a huge difference between a sip of wine (or in particular the accidents of the blood of Christ) and "getting Drunk" which is actively drinking to the point you lose your senses.

 

[SaintGeorge]

I wish Jesus would teach me to turn water into wine...I would be very happy with that spiritual gift...litterally...