Should Christians Drink Intoxicating Beverages: The Case for Social Drinking
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Many people believe that it is okay for Christians to drink intoxicating beverages if they are careful to keep sober. What are their arguments?
Should Christians Drink Intoxicating Beverages? The First Consideration
The subject of drinking intoxicating beverages is often discussed among Christians, even leading to strong disagreements. Whether or not believers in Jesus should consume intoxicating beverages is a very important issue since drinking and drunkenness are social norms in most of the world. All Christians should know what God’s Word has to say about the matter, as well as how to apply it to their lives.
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Gallup: More Americans View Moderate Drinking as Unhealthy
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“39% say drinking in moderation is bad for one’s health, up 11 points since 2018” - Gallup
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New study: alcohol consumption may contribute to 61 diseases
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“ ‘Alcohol drinking adversely affects a wide range of diseases, more than what we previously knew,’ said lead author Dr. Pek Kei Im, an intermediate research fellow at Oxford Population Health” - Fox
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Americans are drinking as much alcohol now as in Civil War days
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“The average American drinks 60 percent more hard liquor now than in the mid-1990s…. more wine, too: 50 percent more per person since 1995.” - The Hill
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Even moderate alcohol use reduces ability to think ahead
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“Even a moderate level of intoxication impairs the ability to use episodic foresight in a functionally adaptive way.” - Journal of Psychopharmacology
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New research shows even moderate drinking isn't good for your health
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“The analysis…. found not only no significant health benefit to moderate alcohol consumption, but also that drinking a daily serving of alcohol of less than 1 ounce for women and around 1.5 ounces for men increased the risk of death.” - GMA
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Why Do People, Even Christians, Relapse After Years of Sobriety?
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“His life spiraled out of control and he ended up worse than he was before he was saved. This failure completely disillusioned a daughter who saw her hero turn into a completely different person.” - P&D
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Bombshell alcohol study finds only risks, zero benefits for young adults
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“People under the age of 40 start risking their health if they consume any more than two teaspoons of wine or two and a half tablespoons of beer per day, a new study suggests.” - Fortune
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The buzzy new drinking trend: Alcohol-free booze
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“The non-alcoholic trend started to pick up a year or two before the pandemic, with no-alcohol bars catering to the so-called ‘sober curious’ popping up in some cities, and has continued to grow at a rapid clip.” - CNN
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