Kayla...I very clearly said I would NEVER drink an alcoholic anything in front of someone who disapproves..that means believer or not believer as either way, it would not be good for them or say much about me
further, you seem to misread me...I don't drink with all meals...in fact, it would be the EXCEPTION
again, Europeans do NOT have this narrow viewpoint...as aperson with a German/Austrian heritage with some Irish thrown in (which came as a surprise) it is acceptable and not a problem to have some wine or beer...and give it to your children also
the Bible is not the very clear on the dangers of alcohol as you say
not at all
YOU are being clear on what you perceive as your own experiential observances...but YOUR experience does not create mine nor does it dictate my perceptions
as you say...your opinion remains and I have no problem with that
what I am discussing here, is the perceived right some have to tell others which way is up
see, you also mentioned your church...wasn't that Pentecostal?
in MY church where I grew up, Brethern, REAL wine ...as in fermented...was used for what they called 'the breaking of bread service...held every Sunday before the main service ... were they all die hard alcoholics? and no one became one either
well, I don't think it's alcohol and that sounds like something repeated many times without the facts
people destroy homes and families and it is FAR from always alcohol
According to a recent survey of 191 CDFA professionals from across North America, the three leading causes of divorce are "basic incompatibility" (43%), "infidelity" (28%), and "money issues" (22%). "Emotional and/or physical abuse" lagged far behind (5.8%), and "parenting issues/arguments" and "addiction and/or alcoholism issues" received only .5% each. From August 1 to 29, 2013, 191 CDFA professionals from across North America responded to the question: "According to what your divorcing clients have told you, what is the main reason that most of them are getting (or have gotten) divorced?"
yes I know...5% is too much...
CHECK IT OUT HERE
it's just your basic sinful human being causes the destruction you are concerned about
it's not the demon rum...it's just the demons
OK?
you can continue with your own thoughts about it ... no problem