Do you consume alcohol?

[salzer mtn]

Life in the Yankeed Northeast is also pronouncely against the way of Christ in so many different aspects.

The Northeast is the California of the east coast.

Very True.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

Life in the Yankeed Northeast is also pronouncely against the way of Christ in so many different aspects.

The Northeast is the California of the east coast.

Horse Manure.... again speaking from ignorance.

 

[JohnDeereFan]

Horse Manure.... again speaking from ignorance.

Actually, I lived in New Jersey for about twenty years. He's right. It's very liberal.

 

[Servent]

Been here done this see ya.

 

[Zaac]

Horse Manure.... again speaking from ignorance.

How is that speaking from ignorance? The NE is a hotbed of all things liberal much like California.

Think of the wildest, craziest, immoral thing you could imagine, and there's probably a law in support of it in California and the Northeast.

Besides I've spent enough time in the area to know that it is as dead spiritually as Europe.

 

[Inspector Javert]

Because it taste good is no answer. There are tons of non alcoholic beverages out there that taste good

A statement only possible from a teetotaler. There is no comparison between the nauseatingly sickeningly sweet taste of say.....a coke vs. a single-malt scotch or a finely crafted beer. I (for instance) somewhat despise the syrup which you call sodas and their 5,000% sugar content vs. many dryer alcoholic beverages.

so why would a Christian choose a alcoholic drink over other drinks to quench his thirst?

Because....some of them.....quench thirst better. In the summer-time, a light Perroni or a Mojito takes the edge of thirst off in a way no sweet-tea can...especially if you chase it with a cool glass of water afterwards. TRUST ME....your carbonated Root-Beer or Ginger ale doesn't.

"Tastes Good" to you (I'll bet my ranch) means:
"Tastes preposterously sweet"....Not everyone is refreshed by that.

 

[LillyoftheValley]

Tempered by occasional single malt Scotch.:love2::thumbsup:

Thought you'd enjoy this. The first year after my husband and I were married I had to give money to my dad so he could buy the 21yr Glenlivet that I gave my hubby for his birthday because I was only 20. I'd be lying if I didn't say I think he enjoyed the scotch better knowing it was older than his wife.

 

[Zaac]

So knowing the destructive nature of this drug in our communities and how in so many venues of American culture it appears to be expected that folks drink and get buzzed, is it wise for Christians---the ones who are supposed to be set apart---to take part in it?

If you watch just about anything on tv or the movies, drinking excessively and in moderation are kinda glorified and made to seem to be somewhat cool---the right of passage thing that everyone who likes to have fun does.

The excessive drinking has been normalized almost as much as the heterosexual lust and fornication.

It just seems ODD that Christians no longer seem to much mind the association.

 

[LillyoftheValley]

A statement only possible from a teetotaler. There is no comparison between the nauseatingly sickeningly sweet taste of say.....a coke vs. a single-malt scotch or a finely crafted beer. I (for instance) somewhat despise the syrup which you call sodas and their 5,000% sugar content vs. many dryer alcoholic beverages.

Because....some of them.....quench thirst better. In the summer-time, a light Perroni or a Mojito takes the edge of thirst off in a way no sweet-tea can...especially if you chase it with a cool glass of water afterwards. TRUST ME....your carbonated Root-Beer or Ginger ale doesn't.

"Tastes Good" to you (I'll bet my ranch) means:
"Tastes preposterously sweet"....Not everyone is refreshed by that.

On behalf of my husband HoS : :thumbs::thumbs: He's never understood why I would prefer a Mt. Dew to a cold Stella Artois or Newcastle.

 

[Winman]

How is that speaking from ignorance? The NE is a hotbed of all things liberal much like California.

Think of the wildest, craziest, immoral thing you could imagine, and there's probably a law in support of it in California and the Northeast.

Besides I've speant enough time in the area to know that it is as dead spiritually as Europe.

You've got a point here, I was born and raised in the South, but have spent the last 30 years in the Northeast. It is very different. New England especially is Catholic, I would say Catholics outnumber Protestants 10 to 1 at least.

Catholics are big on drinking, they see nothing wrong with it at all. But then, they hardly see anything wrong with anything, everything goes.

Folks here are extremely liberal when it comes to politics. Here in Connecticut the Democrats have been in control for decades. The people constantly complain about high taxes, and yet keep electing the same people over and over again.

Stupid is as stupid does.

 

[salzer mtn]

Now the puzzle is coming in place. Living in New England (Sodom) with a Catholic back ground.

 

[Gregory Perry Sr.]

Very Sad...

Aaron...granted its not sweet but Ive always liked beer...specifically lager & I like good vodka..especially over ice & a few olives. Good east European brandy and French orange brandy (good for a cold winters day) and golden Porto (get it from Portugal) and some California red wines are delicious. But I will agree with you though, Bourbon goes down like a rake and GOOD SCOTCH is an acquired taste

EWF...You, sir,..whether you can't (or won't) see or acknowledge it, are on a path that (potentially) can, and maybe will lead to destruction and great personal loss in your life. I know, on THIS Board, I will probably get hammered (NO pun intended considering the subject of this thread) for saying what I really think about this but ALL the people I have ever met in my life who might be in agreement with the kind of statement you have made above have been lost pagans and unsaved, ungodly people (some of them members of my own family) who cared nothing for the Lord or the things of God. Some of them are even DEAD today because of things related to alcohol. I will pray for you.:tear:

For the record, as one who used to drink quite frequently before I got right with the Lord....if you don't ever take the first drink you never have to worry about whether that "vice" will bite you. I now drink ALL I WANT. The thing is...the Lord took all my desire for it away and I now want NONE. For that I am thankful.

Bro.Greg:saint:

 

[Winman]

Now the puzzle is coming in place. Living in New England (Sodom) with a Catholic back ground.

Who are you talking about? I was NEVER a Catholic.

And I'm going to tell you something, Calvinists are nothing but reformed Catholics. You have far more in common with Catholics than me.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

EWF...You, sir,..whether you can't (or won't) see or acknowledge it, are on a path that (potentially) can, and maybe will lead to destruction and great personal loss in your life. I know, on THIS Board, I will probably get hammered (NO pun intended considering the subject of this thread) for saying what I really think about this but ALL the people I have ever met in my life who might be in agreement with the kind of statement you have made above have been lost pagans and unsaved, ungodly people (some of them members of my own family) who cared nothing for the Lord or the things of God. Some of them are even DEAD today because of things related to alcohol. I will pray for you.:tear:

For the record, as one who used to drink quite frequently before I got right with the Lord....if you don't ever take the first drink you never have to worry about whether that "vice" will bite you. I now drink ALL I WANT. The thing is...the Lord took all my desire for it away and I now want NONE. For that I am thankful.

Bro.Greg:saint:

You are mistaken & you are projecting your bad experiences on me. Im 56 YO & have been drinking socially & moderately since I was 16 without any problems. Just because you had problems with alcohol doesnt mean I do.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

On behalf of my husband HoS : :thumbs::thumbs: He's never understood why I would prefer a Mt. Dew to a cold Stella Artois or Newcastle.

Now those are Great Beers....& they wont give you diabetes.

 

[salzer mtn]

Who are you talking about? I was NEVER a Catholic.

And I'm going to tell you something, Calvinists are nothing but reformed Catholics. You have far more in common with Catholics than me.

If I had you in mind I would have attached your quote. It was a general observation from the previous post. I could care less what you think about Calvinist.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

Actually, I lived in New Jersey for about twenty years. He's right. It's very liberal.

Not Warren & Sussex counties. We are a bastion of right wing beliefs. And whats that got to do with drinking habits?:laugh:

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

How is that speaking from ignorance? The NE is a hotbed of all things liberal much like California.

Think of the wildest, craziest, immoral thing you could imagine, and there's probably a law in support of it in California and the Northeast.

Besides I've spent enough time in the area to know that it is as dead spiritually as Europe.

Its not dead..... its Catholic.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

A statement only possible from a teetotaler. There is no comparison between the nauseatingly sickeningly sweet taste of say.....a coke vs. a single-malt scotch or a finely crafted beer. I (for instance) somewhat despise the syrup which you call sodas and their 5,000% sugar content vs. many dryer alcoholic beverages.

Because....some of them.....quench thirst better. In the summer-time, a light Perroni or a Mojito takes the edge of thirst off in a way no sweet-tea can...especially if you chase it with a cool glass of water afterwards. TRUST ME....your carbonated Root-Beer or Ginger ale doesn't.

"Tastes Good" to you (I'll bet my ranch) means:
"Tastes preposterously sweet"....Not everyone is refreshed by that.

Evidence the "Sweet" Tea consumption & BTW, where is Coca Cola made?

BTW, you forgot German Zinfindel wines....chilled!:thumbs:

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

Who are you talking about? I was NEVER a Catholic.

And I'm going to tell you something, Calvinists are nothing but reformed Catholics. You have far more in common with Catholics than me.

Excuse me.....you ever been to a Catholic church?