Is drinking alcohol wrong?

Question

I know this is a debated subject but I struggle with this question and want to know what every one else thinks. I like to have a drink every once in a while but I didn't know if it was ok to do that. Please help!

Answer 1

depends on your age and what you consider "wrong"

Answer 2

Drinking alcohol is not wrong. Abusing alcohol is wrong.

Answer 3

The bible doesn't denounce alcohol the way a lot of people believe.  But it does say it can be bad in some cases...

-The bible says alcohol can be medically good for you, which modern medicine will confirm.  

"Stop drinking only water and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illness." (1 Timothy 5:23)

-Alcohol can bring us together, and be used for celebration.

The first miracle Christ performs in the bible (chronologically, not in the order the gospels are printed) is turning water into wine for a wedding in Cana. (John 2:3-11) Psalm 104 says, "He makes grass to grow for the cattle, and plants for man to cultivate—bringing forth food from the earth; wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil to make his face shine, and bread that sustains his heart." (v. 14-15)

-Although the bible seems to bless drinking, it denounces drunkeness.

"Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit." (Ephesians 5:6)

See also Romans 13:13; Galatians 5:19-21; and 1 Peter 4:3.

-Are you underage?  The bible says you should obey the law...

"Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established." (Romans 13:1)

Answer 4

If drinking is wrong than everyone in Europe is damned than aren't they? Not to mention all the Jews who drink shabbat wine.  Oops, and Catholics. And everyone.

The point is NO, drinking alcohol is not intrinsically wrong, not even remotely.

What is wrong is drinking to the point of forgetting where you are and who you're with and what you're doing. Drinking to the point of stupidity in order to cope with giant problems in your life that you're afraid to confront or just because you are that bored is what ruins livers and lives.  

Think about is like candy. you can eat a piece of candy everyday and it's no big deal. There is certainly nothing morally wrong with it. However if you eat 12 candy bars a day you wind up with problems.

Have your drink every now and then and don't stress over it.

Answer 5

Debating  doesn't really  answer the  question totally  is Drinking  alcohol right  if  you position the  question in that manner it  must  have  an absolute  anwwer So it  must be right or it must be wrong  an either/ or situation.

(Laws of contradiction/ non contradiction -- Aristotle)

2+2 cannot equal anything but  4

That u\is  what youn are asking and  i will ask  you in return is it right or is it wrong?  YThe choice is yours)

Answer 6

Ummmm.. anything in excess is wrong, well, more like not healthy for you.  So ofcourse, if you're going out every weekend and getting drunk, I'd have to warn you that you're abusing your body and most importantly your liver.  But a social drink is not wrong at all.  It's like having dinner, or watching an r-rated movie... it's not wrong, just fun :o)

Answer 7

What would make drinking alcohol wrong?

I can see if you're plying someone underage or have drinking problems.  

For responsible adults, there should be no ethical issue about drinking.

Answer 8

no,if ur legal age and ur not drunk and u do it in private.so that way,u will u tempt someone and make them stumble

Answer 9

it is wrong if you are drinking underage (because you are breaking a law)

it is wrong if you are drinking too much, so much that you are making bad choices, getting sick, not remembering what happens when you drink, ect...

other than that it is up to you. drinking isn't worth it if it makes you feel bad, but if you are using good judgment there's nothing wrong with it.

Answer 10

alcohol is bad, don't try it

Answer 11

i think alchohol is just fine as long as you know when to stop and how to control yourself when you do drink. if you are a responsible person then its just fine.

personally i think everyone should have to take a responsibility test before you're able to buy/drink it and if you fail you shouldnt be able to lol

Answer 12

Drinking alcohol is not bad at all its only bad if you NEED a beer every 10 minutes

Answer 13

I think it is.

I'm not prejudiced about people who drink alcohol, but I don't think that there is any good reason to do so.

What are people so obsessed about? It's just another type of drink, but its side-affects are a lot more destructive. Besides, by the smell of it, it seems disgusting - like coffee... most people don't like it when they first start, but they're so addicted to it, and think they're cool by drinking it, so they keep doing it until they like it.

Why the h**l would you want to get drunk? And what's the sense (or difference) in having a beer, or having a soda etc?

Answer 14

As long as a person is of legal drinking age , Has disposable income to waste on it ,and dosen`t have a medical condition that is aggravated by consuming alcohol .There is nothing wrong with a person drinking alcohol ,but it should always be done in moderation and with the company of friends and family .And of course don`t drive afterwards.Some of my best times are setting around with friend drinking and talking about the stupid things we did when we were younger .Who is to say its wrong to drink .Noone has that morale authority ,most likely if someone is judging you by if you drink or not ,and not by your character and your acomplishments ,they are closed minded and not the type people you want near you anyway.Thats my thoughts on it for whats there worth.After that rant i think i need a drink.

Answer 15

I myself wouldn't considering drinking alcohol wrong, depending on what you consider wrong, but it isn't the best choice to drink alcohol...especially if you're under age.

Answer 16

Noo! I drink at least a bottle a day, Man!

Answer 17

It's fine as long as you know your limits and DON'T drink & drive!  Be responsiable for your actions!!  There is nothing wrong with having the occasional drink :o)