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[[Beer]] was discovered independently by many societies in the past<ref>http://www.fosters.com.au/enjoy/beer/history_of_beer.htm</ref>.  In ancient Egypt,  to help provide the calories needed and keep the lower classes happy <ref>http://www.thekeep.org/~kunoichi/kunoichi/themestream/egypt_alcohol.html</ref>.  With Christianity, beer was often made by monks who used the heavy ales to ease hunger pains while fasting<ref>http://www.eat-online.net/english/habits/beer_in_the_middle_ages.htm</ref>.

[[Beer]] was discovered independently by many societies in the past<ref>http://www.fosters.com.au/enjoy/beer/history_of_beer.htm</ref>.  In ancient Egypt,  to help provide the calories needed and keep the lower classes happy <ref>http://www.thekeep.org/~kunoichi/kunoichi/themestream/egypt_alcohol.html</ref>.  With Christianity, beer was often made by monks who used the heavy ales to ease hunger pains while fasting<ref>http://www.eat-online.net/english/habits/beer_in_the_middle_ages.htm</ref>.

== Wine ==

== Wine ==

Wine is made by the fermentation of grapes.  In ancient times there were many gods of wine that were worshipped<ref>http://www.wineintro.com/history/religion/index.html</ref> (Bacchus, Dionysus, and Geshtin for example).  As wine was part of the holy traditions in both Jewish and Christian customs it was important that this wine was not blessed for other gods (which would make it unclean).  Kosher and sacramental wine was watched to be sure that it was properly handled and no idolatry was preformed with it<ref>http://www.gemsinisrael.com/e_article000033155.htm</ref>.

Wine is made by the fermentation of grapes.  In ancient times there were many gods of wine that were worshipped<ref>http://www.wineintro.com/history/religion/index.html</ref> (Bacchus, Dionysus, and Geshtin for example).  As wine was part of the holy traditions in both Jewish and Christian customs it was important that this wine was not blessed for other gods (which would make it unclean).  Kosher and sacramental wine was watched to be sure that it was properly handled and no idolatry was preformed with it<ref>http://www.gemsinisrael.com/e_article000033155.htm</ref>.

== Biblical References ==

== Biblical References ==

:''"Now the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity, idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and anything similar, about which I tell you in advance—as I told you before—that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God"'' (Galatians 5:19-21).

:''"Now the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity, idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and anything similar, about which I tell you in advance—as I told you before—that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God"'' (Galatians 5:19-21).

The Bible is not clear in these point whether Heaven would be closed to all who became drunk, or only those who drank regularly. Since Heaven and God do not exist, this is a moot point.  However, further Biblical evidence points to the sinful nature of the demon drink:

The Bible is not clear in these point whether Heaven would be closed to all who became drunk, or only those who drank regularly. However, further Biblical evidence points to the sinful nature of the demon drink:

:''"The Lord instructed Moses: '…When a man or woman makes a special vow, a Nazirite vow, to consecrate himself to the Lord, he is to abstain from wine and beer… He is not to eat anything produced by the grapevine, from seeds to skin, during his vow'"'' (Numbers 6:1-4)

:''"The Lord instructed Moses: '…When a man or woman makes a special vow, a Nazirite vow, to consecrate himself to the Lord, he is to abstain from wine and beer… He is not to eat anything produced by the grapevine, from seeds to skin, during his vow'"'' (Numbers 6:1-4)