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Because religion is one way social groups control the behavior of their members, and most social groups recognize that excessive alcohol consumption leads to behavior that is not in the group's best interest.
Until the 1880s Protestant churches didn't prohibit the consumption of alcohol in moderation. Then they cam to view alcohol as evil and drinking as sinful. This created a theological problem because the bible says that Jesus both made and drank alcohol.
This led to the "two wine" doctrine according to which whenever the Bible speaks of wine in a positive way it is referring to grape juice. But whenever it speaks of wine negatively, it is referring to fermented grape juice (wine).
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It depends on the particular group's interpretation of the bible. Almost all groups see drunkeness as a sin. Many groups (Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Anglicans, Lutherans, Reformed Churches, and Jehovah's Witnesses) see alcohol use in moderation as OK. Other groups (Many Baptists, Pentacostals, Methodists, some Evangelicals and Other protestant groups, and the Salvation Army) frown on it. Some groups (Southern Baptist Convention, Seventh-day Adventists, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) prohibit it. For more information, please see the Related Link below.
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Who was a group who fought against drinking or selling alcohol?
A large number of people and groups have fought against drinking or selling alcohol.
What did the temperance movement tried to do?
discourage people from drinking alcohol
What was the u.s temperance movement?
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How many people die each year in the world from alcohol?
People do not die from drinking alcohol, only from drinking it abusively or excessively.
Why do you have a fever after drinking alcohol?
Some people develop a fever after drinking alcohol due to alcohol withdrawal. Withdrawal happens when one is drinking regularly, and suddenly stops.
Does Drinking alcohol make you stop growing?
Not physically, but heavy drinking stops emotional growth.
Are there any religious people who have protested against war?
Most religious people were (and are) against war.
How many people die each year from drinking alcohol in Australia only?
No one dies from drinking alcohol, only from abusing it.
How do people deal with drinking too much alcohol?
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Is alcohol learned from people who drink it?
Your question is unclear. Drinking is an instinct. Drinking alcohol is an extension of that. Because of the effect it can have on your perception many people find that pleasurable. You learn that by experience not from other people.
Where does drinking alcohol come from?
Early people in different countries.
What did the temperance movement try to do?
discourage people from drinking alcohol
