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Alcoholic drinks are beverages which contain ethanol (CH<sub>3</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>OH).  Ethanol is an addictive psychoactive depressant.  Alcohol has been found in society for thousands of years and in some cases was used in a medicinal capacity. Alcoholic drinks come in a multitude of varieties.  [[Beer]] is a drink produced through the fermentation of malted grains and the addition of hops.  Hops give beer its distinctive bitter taste.  There are also many types of beers available, each with its own unique brewing method and history.  The most popular type of beer in America is the pilsner, noted for its light golden color due to the use of lightly roasted grains.  Gaining in popularity are other types of beer such as porters, lagers, wheat-beer, and ales.  Liquor is derived from fermented grains or other plants with a high starch content, that are then [[distillation|distilled]] to increase the alcohol content.  Liquors such as rum, tequila and vodka are derived from molasses, [[agave]] and grain or potatoes respectively.  Some liquors are aged for years to improve flavor.  Wines are produced through the fermentation of various fruits.  Wines, like beer, come in a variety of types with different bouquets and flavors.   
 
Alcoholic drinks are beverages which contain ethanol (CH<sub>3</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>OH).  Ethanol is an addictive psychoactive depressant.  Alcohol has been found in society for thousands of years and in some cases was used in a medicinal capacity. Alcoholic drinks come in a multitude of varieties.  [[Beer]] is a drink produced through the fermentation of malted grains and the addition of hops.  Hops give beer its distinctive bitter taste.  There are also many types of beers available, each with its own unique brewing method and history.  The most popular type of beer in America is the pilsner, noted for its light golden color due to the use of lightly roasted grains.  Gaining in popularity are other types of beer such as porters, lagers, wheat-beer, and ales.  Liquor is derived from fermented grains or other plants with a high starch content, that are then [[distillation|distilled]] to increase the alcohol content.  Liquors such as rum, tequila and vodka are derived from molasses, [[agave]] and grain or potatoes respectively.  Some liquors are aged for years to improve flavor.  Wines are produced through the fermentation of various fruits.  Wines, like beer, come in a variety of types with different bouquets and flavors.   
  
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== Beer ==
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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>.
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== Wine ==
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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>.
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== Biblical References ==
  
 
The [[Bible]] speaks of consumption, or over-consumption, multiple times.
 
The [[Bible]] speaks of consumption, or over-consumption, multiple times.
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:''"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).
  
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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:
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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:
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:''"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)
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Most biblical scholars agree that occasional wine is not spiritually harmful, but drunkenness, and certainly regular drunkenness, constitutes [[sin]]; as it takes you out of your normal state of mind and alters your [[will]] and ability to make good decisions.  Not to mention the potentialy serious physical ramifications of alcoholism which include liver and stomach disease as well as an increased risk of heart disease.
 
Most biblical scholars agree that occasional wine is not spiritually harmful, but drunkenness, and certainly regular drunkenness, constitutes [[sin]]; as it takes you out of your normal state of mind and alters your [[will]] and ability to make good decisions.  Not to mention the potentialy serious physical ramifications of alcoholism which include liver and stomach disease as well as an increased risk of heart disease.
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== Beer ==
 
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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>.
 
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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>.
 
  
 
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Alcoholic drinks are beverages which contain ethanol (CH3CH2OH). Ethanol is an addictive psychoactive depressant. Alcohol has been found in society for thousands of years and in some cases was used in a medicinal capacity. Alcoholic drinks come in a multitude of varieties. Beer is a drink produced through the fermentation of malted grains and the addition of hops. Hops give beer its distinctive bitter taste. There are also many types of beers available, each with its own unique brewing method and history. The most popular type of beer in America is the pilsner, noted for its light golden color due to the use of lightly roasted grains. Gaining in popularity are other types of beer such as porters, lagers, wheat-beer, and ales. Liquor is derived from fermented grains or other plants with a high starch content, that are then distilled to increase the alcohol content. Liquors such as rum, tequila and vodka are derived from molasses, agave and grain or potatoes respectively. Some liquors are aged for years to improve flavor. Wines are produced through the fermentation of various fruits. Wines, like beer, come in a variety of types with different bouquets and flavors.

Beer

Beer was discovered independently by many societies in the past[1]. In ancient Egypt, to help provide the calories needed and keep the lower classes happy [2]. With Christianity, beer was often made by monks who used the heavy ales to ease hunger pains while fasting[3].

Wine

Wine is made by the fermentation of grapes. In ancient times there were many gods of wine that were worshipped[4] (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[5].


Biblical References

The Bible speaks of consumption, or over-consumption, multiple times.

According to Proverbs 31:6-7 the Bible recommends giving alcohol to those who are dying or depressed, so that they can forget their misery, although in nearly all other places drinking is heavily discouraged.

It is written:

"Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God" (1 Corinthians 6:9-10)

And similarly:

"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. 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)
"Daniel determined that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or with the wine he drank. So he asked permission from the chief official not to defile himself" (Daniel 1:8)
"But the angel said to him: Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John. There will be joy and delight for you, and many will rejoice at his birth. For he will be great in the sight of the Lord and will never drink wine or beer. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit while still in his mother’s womb" (Luke 1:13-15)

Most biblical scholars agree that occasional wine is not spiritually harmful, but drunkenness, and certainly regular drunkenness, constitutes sin; as it takes you out of your normal state of mind and alters your will and ability to make good decisions. Not to mention the potentialy serious physical ramifications of alcoholism which include liver and stomach disease as well as an increased risk of heart disease.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.fosters.com.au/enjoy/beer/history_of_beer.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.thekeep.org/~kunoichi/kunoichi/themestream/egypt_alcohol.html
  3. ↑ http://www.eat-online.net/english/habits/beer_in_the_middle_ages.htm
  4. ↑ http://www.wineintro.com/history/religion/index.html
  5. ↑ http://www.gemsinisrael.com/e_article000033155.htm
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