[Gamecock]

I recently heard that alcohol abuse is higher among Baptists, Wesleyan and fundamentalists than among Presbyterians and Episcopalians. Wonder if that can be because we teach Wine is a gift not to be abused, while others teach wine is the devil's drink? (looking for citation)

[P-Marlowe]

I recently heard that alcohol abuse is higher among Baptists, Wesleyan and fundamentalists than among Presbyterians and Episcopalians.

Would you have a cite for that proposition?

If not, then where did you hear it?

[TomSmedley]

I recently heard that alcohol abuse is higher among Baptists, Wesleyan and fundamentalists than among Presbyterians and Episcopalians. Wonder if that can be because we teach Wine is a gift not to be abused, while others teach wine is the devil's drink?

Well, if you can find an evil magic voodoo juice to blame your behavior on, it's an easy way to avoid the onerous task of taking responsibility for your actions. The sin that boozing covers up for is irresponsibility ... a REALLY hard character flaw to deal with.

[Lexinom]

Michael Horton cited that fact in his book Putting Amazing Back Into Grace. It's the forbidden fruit effect: make something readily available and people are less likely to abuse it.

[Calm_Cool_and_Elected]

This one's for you, GC!

; ^ )

CC&E