Do you consume alcohol?

[Aaron]

Can be addicting, yes, just like sugar, fatty foods, coffee, etc.

No, like heroin. See what I mean about the apparent defect?

 

[Aaron]

I would like to see "and why" added to the question.

Some will say they enjoy the taste, but that's an acquired taste. No one, unless he was born with numb tastebuds or no gag reflex, likes the taste of this rot right off.

So, the "and why" should be expanded to, "why did you start?".

I think the "why" is obvious . . . to seem cool or adult, to experience the buzz or to escape reality.

 

[webdog]

The reasoning that infects your posts on this board leads one to conclude some kind of injury to, or defect in, the core of your central nervous system that apparently affects the processing of some of the information from your tastebuds.

I don't think your experience is a valid sample.

Since I wasn't the only one, you have proven Error'n suits you much better.

 

[LillyoftheValley]

The reasoning that infects your posts on this board leads one to conclude some kind of injury to, or defect in, the core of your central nervous system that apparently affects the processing of some of the information from your tastebuds.

I don't think your experience is a valid sample.

He's not the only one Aaron. My husband truly enjoys the taste of beer and wine. The plum wine we tried the other night is something I really enjoyed, but that would be because it tasted a lot like apple juice. so I'm better off just buying apple juice cause it's cheaper, and I can drink more than one glass if I want. He drank his glass because he wasn't about to be wasteful, but it was WAY to sweet for his taste buds. He prefers a good malbec when it comes to wine.

 

[quantumfaith]

I think the "why" is obvious . . . to seem cool or adult, to experience the buzz or to escape reality.

And the need to rail against something with which you disagree....guess that could also be the need to be cool or adult, or even experience the buzz and escape reality.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

or a Cigarette ??? its a addicting drug also--lets add these ??

That's a filthy habit. Why are you introducing tobbacco into the conversation?

 

[webdog]

No, like heroin. See what I mean about the apparent defect?

You are a riot. Your posts belong in the humor section.

 

[Arbo]

Or a burger & a beer!:laugh: In my case, Guinness draught. :love2:

Or a non-Pizza Hut margherita and basil pizza with a decent Chianti. Or a beef tenderloin with an '09 Rhone. Or...

 

[saturneptune]

A Baptist pastor's waist line is directly proportional to their criticism of those who drink alcohol, as is the speed of a gossip's mouth.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

Or a non-Pizza Hut margherita and basil pizza with a decent Chianti. Or a beef tenderloin with an '09 Rhone. Or...

..... Graves & snails eek!?!

 

[quantumfaith]

A Baptist pastor's waist line is directly proportional to their criticism of those who drink alcohol, as is the speed of a gossip's mouth.

Good mathematical analysis SN.

 

[Arbo]

I do not drink. I really do not like the taste of alcohol.

Salzer said, "No, I don't drink and I don't have any confidence in people that does. There is no way anyone can drink in moderation and not become addicted after so many drinks of moderation."

When I was young I probably would have agreed with you. However, after my experiences living in Prague I have to respectfully disagree. I know quite a number of Baptist in Europe who drink moderately, say a glass of wine with a meal or a beer. They have done this most of their lives. I must say that most Europeans have a very different attitude toward alcohol than Americans. They see a glass of wine or beer simply as a drink [like we look at water] to go with the meal.

At the Baptist seminary in Prague they use wine at the Lord's Supper. They call it Baptist Wine as it comes from the vineyards that were restored by German Baptists in Mikulov in Moravia, now southeastern Czech Republic. The German Baptists had the reputation of being excellent vineyard workers and were invited to come and restore the vineyards in the CR after those vineyards had been destroyed in a was.

Crabtownboy's example is a good one. It is societal.

 

[Arbo]

..... Graves & snails eek!?!

Arbo, as much as he generally likes French cooking and is willing to try new dishes, does not do snails.

 

[Aaron]

Since I wasn't the only one, you have proven Error'n suits you much better.

He's not the only one Aaron. My husband truly enjoys the taste of beer and wine. The plum wine we tried the other night is something I really enjoyed, but that would be because it tasted a lot like apple juice. so I'm better off just buying apple juice cause it's cheaper, and I can drink more than one glass if I want. He drank his glass because he wasn't about to be wasteful, but it was WAY to sweet for his taste buds. He prefers a good malbec when it comes to wine.

There's more than one homosexual, too. Doesn't mean it's not an acquired taste.

 

[Arbo]

There's more than one homosexual, too. Doesn't mean it's not an acquired taste.

Alcohol consumption is hardly on par with homosexual behaviour. Trying to win an argument at all cost?

 

[InTheLight]

Trying to win an argument at all cost?

I think you're right. Aaron has never won an argument so he'll do anything to get that first victory.

 

[Berean]

Straight forward question. Do you drink? If so, do you do it in moderation, and do how do you reckon it with the Word?

I am putting a poll on this so those who want to remain anonymous, can do just that! :laugh:

What does the Word say?

 

[Zenas]

No, I don't drink and I don't have any confidence in people that does. There is no way anyone can drink in moderation and not become addicted after so many drinks of moderation. Can a man take fire in his bosom and his clothes not be burned ? Can one go upon hot coals and his feet not be burned ? Prov 6:27-28

You obviously have not been around many people who drink. Most of my friends are social drinkers and have been for several decades. However, I can only point to two in my circle who have been adversly affected by their drinking. So I can tell you from much personal experience that use of alcohol can lead to addiction but it almost never does.

 

[LillyoftheValley]

The reasoning that infects your posts on this board leads one to conclude some kind of injury to, or defect in, the core of your central nervous system that apparently affects the processing of some of the information from your tastebuds.

I don't think your experience is a valid sample.

He's not the only one Aaron. My husband truly enjoys the taste of beer and wine.

There's more than one homosexual, too. Doesn't mean it's not an acquired taste.

You reasoned that Webdog's experience was not valid because of this hypothetical injury which affects his taste buds. I offered up evidence against this - in that my husband also enjoys the taste of beer. And instead of admitting that perhaps there are those who truly enjoy the taste of beer (whether it be wrong or right to consume) you feel the need to compare alcohol consumption with practicing homosexuality.... classy.:thumbs:

 

[IANMO(IAMNTMYOWN)]

Overlooking what one likes or prefers and focusing on the issue is important. The Bible commands us to "be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil as a roaring lion walketh about seeking whom he may desire." Obviously, this verse is not used to directly refer to the sobriety of refraining from alcohol; nonetheless, it makes a clear point in addressing the importance of the battle we wage against our enemy. Alcohol inhibits the senses even in small amounts, as we all know. If this issue were only about preference and what we like, then of course it is fine. However, there is spiritual warfare raging around us with Satan waiting for any measure of weakness to attack the followers of Christ. Why would we willing consume something known to inhibit our senses and make us vulnerable with that in mind?