alexhuges

What is the viewpoint of Christianity on the usage of Alcohol. Is it prohibited by Bible?

longbeachone

No...lots of wine drinking went on in the Bible (Remember Jesus turning water into wine?). I'm not sure about drunkenness...any Bible scholars want to chime in?

soberhawk

We have Christian denomination here that do not drink alcohol at all, many perceive intoxication wrong – other have a rather relaxed view on this.

The more puritan Christian do not drink, dance, smoke or play cards.

I can find arguments for booth views in the Bible I think.

FeenixxRising

It varies by denomination and theologians. I'd say the majority of Christian denominations have no prohibitions against alcohol. But excess is certainly frowned upon.

Raider

I don't think a drink here or there is an issue. But I think the way I drink is defenetly sin Not only is it not in alignment with Gods word, it separates me from God. Hard to pray while you are black out drunk. I feel great guilt when I do what I know I should not do. My opinion only.

peridotbleu

My Understanding is over indulging in anything is a sin.

ScottFromWI

Alcoholism prohibits me from drinking, regardless of what religion I choose to follow.

resolute50

The Bible mostly warns of anything in excess.

pinkdog

Hi Alex, there are many, many Bible verses saying "be sober".

Bubovski

According to the Old Testament "wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging" then again in the N.T. we read that "a little wine is good for the stomach"....................don't think there are any obligatory writings though,

icandoallthings

Same here.

fini

Alex,
welcome to SR.
your question has got me wondering...and especially since it's your first post:
how would any prohibition by "the bible" affect you? what difference might it make to you?
what i mean is: if you're wanting/needing/looking to stop drinking, or are concerned about someone else's drinking, how would you see this being different depending on what parts of the bible might say?