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{{cquote|Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor [a]effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.  - I Corinthians 6:9-11 (NASB)}}

{{cquote|Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor [a]effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.  - I Corinthians 6:9-11 (NASB)}}

The Bible teaches that excess alcohol use is a [[sin]].<ref>[http://m.blogs.christianpost.com/biblical-spirituality/is-alcohol-a-sin-or-a-disease-11125/ Is alcohol abuse a sin or a disease?]</ref>  Bible believing Christians commonly assert that the root cause of alcoholism is often spiritual/character issues and through the power of God these can be addressed.<ref>[http://m.blogs.christianpost.com/biblical-spirituality/is-alcohol-a-sin-or-a-disease-11125/ Is alcohol abuse a sin or a disease?]</ref>   

The Bible teaches that excess alcohol use is a [[sin]].<ref name="m.blogs.christianpost.com">[http://m.blogs.christianpost.com/biblical-spirituality/is-alcohol-a-sin-or-a-disease-11125/ Is alcohol abuse a sin or a disease?]</ref>  Bible believing Christians commonly assert that the root cause of alcoholism is often spiritual/character issues and through the power of God these can be addressed.<ref name="m.blogs.christianpost.com"/>   

Many troubled people turn to alcohol as a means to escape their personal problems rather than rely on the power of God.

Many troubled people turn to alcohol as a means to escape their personal problems rather than rely on the power of God.

== The negative effects of excess alcohol use on an individual’s personality ==

== The negative effects of excess alcohol use on an individual’s personality ==

[[File:Alcohol abuse.jpg|right|251px|thumbnail||Alterations in four of the “Big Five” personality traits are linked to problematic alcohol use.<ref>[https://www.jwatch.org/na46402/2018/04/02/alcohol-use-adults-may-lead-detrimental-personality ''Alcohol Use in Adults May Lead to Detrimental Personality Changes''] by Claire Wilcox, MD</ref>]]

[[File:Alcohol abuse.jpg|right|251px|thumbnail||Alterations in four of the “Big Five” personality traits are linked to problematic alcohol use.<ref name="jwatch.org">[https://www.jwatch.org/na46402/2018/04/02/alcohol-use-adults-may-lead-detrimental-personality ''Alcohol Use in Adults May Lead to Detrimental Personality Changes''] by Claire Wilcox, MD</ref>]]

The article ''Alcohol Use in Adults May Lead to Detrimental Personality Changes'' by Claire Wilcox, MD states:

The article ''Alcohol Use in Adults May Lead to Detrimental Personality Changes'' by Claire Wilcox, MD states:

{{Cquote|Alterations in four of the “Big Five” personality traits are linked to problematic alcohol use.

{{Cquote|Alterations in four of the “Big Five” personality traits are linked to problematic alcohol use.

Analyses adjusted for baseline personality trait score, age, sex, race/ethnicity, and the length of follow-up time. The four self-reported alcohol use variables at baseline (high average alcohol consumption, binge drinking, alcohol-related problems, and risky alcohol use [i.e., any of the other three variables]) predicted lower agreeableness and conscientiousness at follow-up (mean, 5.6 years). In addition, all baseline variables except alcohol consumption predicted lower emotional stability. Baseline risky drinking and high consumption predicted higher extraversion.

Analyses adjusted for baseline personality trait score, age, sex, race/ethnicity, and the length of follow-up time. The four self-reported alcohol use variables at baseline (high average alcohol consumption, binge drinking, alcohol-related problems, and risky alcohol use [i.e., any of the other three variables]) predicted lower agreeableness and conscientiousness at follow-up (mean, 5.6 years). In addition, all baseline variables except alcohol consumption predicted lower emotional stability. Baseline risky drinking and high consumption predicted higher extraversion.

These results highlight the possibility of a vicious cycle, in which alcohol contributes to harmful personality change, which then contributes to greater drinking.<ref>[https://www.jwatch.org/na46402/2018/04/02/alcohol-use-adults-may-lead-detrimental-personality ''Alcohol Use in Adults May Lead to Detrimental Personality Changes''] by Claire Wilcox, MD</ref>}}   

These results highlight the possibility of a vicious cycle, in which alcohol contributes to harmful personality change, which then contributes to greater drinking.<ref name="jwatch.org">[https://www.jwatch.org/na46402/2018/04/02/alcohol-use-adults-may-lead-detrimental-personality ''Alcohol Use in Adults May Lead to Detrimental Personality Changes''] by Claire Wilcox, MD</ref>}}   

Northbound Treatment, which offers alcohol and drug treatment, has multiple locations throughout California. Northbound Treatment has an article entitled [https://www.northboundtreatment.com/blog/common-alcoholic-personality-traits-changes/ Common Alcoholic Personality Traits & Changes] which discusses the short and long terms effects of excessive drinking effects on an individuals personality.

Northbound Treatment, which offers alcohol and drug treatment, has multiple locations throughout California. Northbound Treatment has an article entitled [https://www.northboundtreatment.com/blog/common-alcoholic-personality-traits-changes/ Common Alcoholic Personality Traits & Changes] which discusses the short and long terms effects of excessive drinking effects on an individuals personality.

== Atheism and alcoholism ==

== Atheism and alcoholism ==

[[File:Europe pol 2004.jpg|thumbnail|250px|right|According to the [[World Health Organization]]'s (WHO) regional office in [[Europe]], "The WHO European Region has the highest proportion in the world of total ill health and premature death due to alcohol.<ref>[http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/disease-prevention/alcohol-use/data-and-statistics World Health Organization's (WHO) regional office in Europe - Alcohol usage of Europe]</ref>]]

[[File:Europe pol 2004.jpg|thumbnail|250px|right|According to the [[World Health Organization]]'s (WHO) regional office in [[Europe]], "The WHO European Region has the highest proportion in the world of total ill health and premature death due to alcohol.<ref name="euro.who.int">[http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/disease-prevention/alcohol-use/data-and-statistics World Health Organization's (WHO) regional office in Europe - Alcohol usage of Europe]</ref>]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and alcoholism]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and alcoholism]]

'''Secular Europe:'''  

'''Secular Europe:'''  

According to the [[World Health Organization]]'s (WHO) regional office in [[Europe]], "The WHO European Region has the highest proportion in the world of total ill health and premature death due to alcohol.<ref>[http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/disease-prevention/alcohol-use/data-and-statistics World Health Organization's (WHO) regional office in Europe - Alcohol usage of Europe]</ref>

According to the [[World Health Organization]]'s (WHO) regional office in [[Europe]], "The WHO European Region has the highest proportion in the world of total ill health and premature death due to alcohol.<ref name="euro.who.int"/>

*[[Secular Europe and alcoholism]]

*[[Secular Europe and alcoholism]]

[[File:04656 market in Sanok.JPG|thumbnail|250px|right|Alcoholism was a serious social problem in the former atheistic [[Soviet Union]].<ref>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18245818</ref> Between 1940 and 1980, this [[atheist state]] had the largest increase of the amount of alcohol usage in the developed world.<ref>[http://isw.sagepub.com/content/35/4/441.extract Alcoholism in the Soviet Union]</ref>]]

[[File:04656 market in Sanok.JPG|thumbnail|250px|right|Alcoholism was a serious social problem in the former atheistic [[Soviet Union]].<ref name="ncbi.nlm.nih.gov">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18245818</ref> Between 1940 and 1980, this [[atheist state]] had the largest increase of the amount of alcohol usage in the developed world.<ref name="Alcoholism in the Soviet Union">[http://isw.sagepub.com/content/35/4/441.extract Alcoholism in the Soviet Union]</ref>]]

'''Asian countries:'''  

'''Asian countries:'''  

'''History of communism:'''  

'''History of communism:'''  

Alcoholism was a serious social problem in the former atheistic [[Soviet Union]].<ref>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18245818</ref> Between 1940 and 1980, this [[atheist state]] had the largest increase of the amount of alcohol usage in the developed world.<ref>[http://isw.sagepub.com/content/35/4/441.extract Alcoholism in the Soviet Union]</ref>

Alcoholism was a serious social problem in the former atheistic [[Soviet Union]].<ref name="ncbi.nlm.nih.gov"/> Between 1940 and 1980, this [[atheist state]] had the largest increase of the amount of alcohol usage in the developed world.<ref name="Alcoholism in the Soviet Union"/>

*[[Soviet Union and alcoholism]]

*[[Soviet Union and alcoholism]]