Category: Religion

Foods Contain Alcohol (Discover Which Ones Do!)

A number of foods contain alcohol. But the amount is usually quite low. You also might like to visit Alcohol in Cough Medicine and Other Over-the-Counter Medications.                OVERVIEW Our Body Makes Alcohol Effect of Cooking on Alcohol Reasons for Not Drinking These Foods Contain Alcohol Resources Many Foods Contain Alcohol …

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Early Alcohol Trivia from Cavemen To Columbus: Fun Facts

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Humans have made alcoholic beverages for thousands of years. Here we look at early alcohol trivia from caveman to Columbus. Share your favorite alcohol fun facts with friends and family! Beer was probably a staple before bread. 1 The world’s oldest known recipe is for beer. 2 Alcohol beverages have been produced for at least …

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Alcoholism is a Behavioral Pattern Helped Behaviorally

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A substantial proportion of doctors in the U.S. believe that alcoholism is a behavioral pattern. They reject the theory that alcoholism is a disease. So they don’t treat it themselves. Instead, they typically send their patients to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). AA Beliefs In AA, alcoholics are taught that they Suffer from an incurable disease. Must …

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Biblical Teachings on Alcohol: Personal Opinion & the Bible

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What are the Biblical teachings on alcohol? Communities sometimes vote on whether or not to allow Sunday alcohol sales. Or they vote on whether to overturn old laws prohibiting any sale of alcohol. That is, on whether to become “wet.” In most cases, opposition to such change is led by local ministers. They contend that …

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Alcohol and the Bible: What Does Bible Say About Drinking?

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Alcohol and the Bible is an important subject. As with many religious matters, it is controversial. So we look at the evidence. Ultimately, you must decide.               OVERVIEW Christian Theology Heretical Sects Temperance Teachings Two-Wine Theory Resources Alcohol and the Bible I. Christian Theology The Bible makes it clear …

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Wilbur F. Crafts, Alcohol, and His International Reform Bureau

Wilbur F. Crafts was a self-styled “Christian lobbyist.” He formed the International Reform Bureau in 1895. Crafts led it for 28 years until his death in 1922.               Overview I.   Wilbur F. Crafts II.  International Reform Bureau III. Selected Publications I. Wilbur F. Crafts Best known as a …

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Catholic Total Abstinence League of the Cross

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Cardinal Henry Manning founded the Catholic Total Abstinence League of the Cross in 1873. Both clergy and laity were engaged in “holy warfare against intemperance.” Most people called the group the League of the Cross. Membership in the League Only Catholics could become members of the League. Members had to live as good practicing Catholics …

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Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America

Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America

The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America was formed following the work of Fr. Mathew (Theobald Mathew) in the US. Visited U.S. Fr. Mathew came to the country in 1849. He spent  two and one-half years in the US promoting temperance. During that time he traveled 37,000 miles. That included visiting 25 of the 30 …

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Methodist Board of Temperance, Prohibition, and Public Morals

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A Temperance Leader The Methodist Board of Temperance, Prohibition, and Public Morals. It was a powerful force in the temperance movement. In 1920, it built the Methodist Building on Capitol Hill in Washington. This was to increase even more its power in the nation’s capital. After Prohibition began, the Methodist Board of Temperance pushed for …

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Church Temperance Society (Protestant Episcopal Church)

Church Temperance Society

The Church Temperance Society. That’s the short name of the Temperance Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States of America. The society was established in 1881 to promote temperance. To “rescue” the intemperate. And to eliminate the perceived causes of intemperance. In promoting temperance, the Society considered the moderate consumption of alcohol …

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