I drink moderately. I wouldn't say only socially, because drinking alone is fun too! I have a few per week, sometimes a beer or two with dinner. If I am in a social situation, I may have several. I drink rum and beer mostly, but I'll pretty much try anything. Getting drunk does have less appeal to me than it did years ago, though. That is, unless I'm at an Eagles game. Then the gloves are off, fuckers!
Yeah Penn State football games I make exceptions for too...
I drink socially. I cannot stand people unless I am inhibited. I don't get wasted but I do need a beer or two before I can walk in a room full of strangers and not feel really anxious/nervous. It is quiet serious. If I try to relate to people I don't know well while sober, I start sweating a lot and I barely speak. Once I start drinking, my palms dry up and I feel comfortable.
Besides drinking to socialize I do it occasionally when I have been working for extended periods of time and need to fall asleep. If I try to go to bed immediately after doing mental work for six or seven continuos hours I will not be able to fall asleep. My mind will keep thinking about whatever I was doing and I will not rest throughout the night. If I have a drink before bed (just a beer or glass of wine), my mind clears up and I can fall asleep fine.
I do not drink too much but the fact that I drink to cope with certain issues in my life might make me a problem drinker. I really do not mind.
Seriously though, I'm quiet as a clam when around new people. But a few good drinks in me, and I'm the asshole of t.. i mean.. life of the party. I definitely drink a lot though, not just in social settings; but i tell myself its for the social lube. I also like the off-kilter feeling. And, as dmz points out, it helps to cope with the horrible stresses of life. Tend to stick with beer; wine only when its some kind of wine occasion (like a good red with a great steak); shots only when i'm drunk and want to get wasted; mixes are more rare, but i drink em every so often. i'm an all around addict though, with illicits and cigarettes running through my veins too.
What would be interesting is expanding this into a question of what we do to deal with stress in general: Sex, porn, weed, The Family Guy, kicking the cat, exercise, hobbies, vegging, reality T.V., living vicariously through celebs, etc.
I like to ask them why Jesus drank wine, and was still sinless?
I see the smiley, but I thought I'd offer an answer anyway.
According to the Bible, drinking wine is not a sin. In fact, it's encouraged in the New Testament by Paul for its medicinal value.
However, it's important to observe that Jesus lived in a culture that understood the dangers of excess and where modern plagues such as - college-age binge drinking and drinking and driving - did not exist.
Had there been such problems in his day, I have no doubt that Jesus would have let the cup pass him by to save someone's life.
While I agree many Christians have a sense of self-righteousness over the issue, the reason for abstaining is not to be holier than thou, it is in keeping with biblical injunctions to protect those who are weaker among us from causing harm to themselves or others.
i like drinking several light beers on weekend afternoons and then several more on weekend nights. the dark stuff kills my stomach or makes me feel like i just had thanksgiving dinner after like two bottles. lately though, i've been sitting at home on the weekends. that's pretty boring.
coke zero + rum is my new drink of choice. pretty original, i know. but, i don't have any rum since i don't have any money.
While I agree many Christians have a sense of self-righteousness over the issue, the reason for abstaining is not to be holier than thou, it is in keeping with biblical injunctions to protect those who are weaker among us from causing harm to themselves or others.
most non-drinking christians i know wouldn't even understand that sentence.
While I agree many Christians have a sense of self-righteousness over the issue, the reason for abstaining is not to be holier than thou, it is in keeping with biblical injunctions to protect those who are weaker among us from causing harm to themselves or others.
Some Christians seem to be self-righteous about not drinking, but most seem to have the notion that they are protecting their "weaker brothers." While I agree we shouldn't drink around someone who has an alcohol problem, many Christians to take it to the extreme, saying we never know who might have a problem if we had a drink in their presence.
I rather think these Christians grew up in a home that preached abstinence, and they simply want continue it. As with most folks, they seem to need a good sounding reason to justify their position, and the "weaker brother" idea seems to have taken hold.
I grew up in a not-Christian environment, and don't buy into such nonsense. I don't drink in the presence of my Christian friends, simply to avoid a long discussion about it. No one yet has stumbled onto my stash of liquor, or if they have they never mentioned it.
I see the smiley, but I thought I'd offer an answer anyway.
According to the Bible, drinking wine is not a sin. In fact, it's encouraged in the New Testament by Paul for its medicinal value.
However, it's important to observe that Jesus lived in a culture that understood the dangers of excess and where modern plagues such as - college-age binge drinking and drinking and driving - did not exist.
Had there been such problems in his day, I have no doubt that Jesus would have let the cup pass him by to save someone's life.
While I agree many Christians have a sense of self-righteousness over the issue, the reason for abstaining is not to be holier than thou, it is in keeping with biblical injunctions to protect those who are weaker among us from causing harm to themselves or others.
Don't you think it's possible they understood impurities in the water could make them very ill, therefore wine became the preferred drink?
During the week, usually, I have one or two small glasses of wine a night, beginning at about 9:00 pm, to put me to bed at about midnight. If I don't, I won't get sleepy until about 4:00 am. It's 2:30 am as I'm typing this, and I'm not in the least bit sleepy, even though I slept late this morning (9:00 am).
On the weekends, usually (depending on what I have to do), I drink bourbon and coke because, frankly, I really, really like the taste of it--so much that I know better than to keep it around the house because I'll drink it. It has been a long, long time since I've gotten falling-down drunk, but I've been drinking bourbon exclusively long enough to know how my body reacts to it, how much I can drink and what I can and cannot do when I've been drinking.
I drink maybe 2-3 beers a year. When I do, they are good, snobby beers. In the summer, I like Stella Artois. Most other times, I like Guinness or Mackeson's Triple Stout. There are some nice local micro-brews I like. (The polygamy porter is wonderful)
I do not like pot. I am one of those people for whom there is no "high." I go directly from stone-cold sober to "cannot operate a doorknob." This is unpleasant.
I liked other substances that rhyme with "placid" so much that I stay away from them. And e#s, I understand what you're saying.
I have not had a cigarette since New Year's day. And I really fucking want one.
I drink occasionally. It does not relax me unless I drink a LOT. My body's resistance to liquor is high, I suppose. Having a drink to relax doesn't work for me. For socializing, a beer or two is fun as I have something else to focus on if someone is boring me.
I like to ask them why Jesus drank wine, and was still sinless?
(they mixed it with water. (alithough probably not at a wedding) The Greeks could get pretty puritanical on the proportions.)
I have to agree with Frank777's comment on this, with one caveat -- maybe two.
Positive role models -- we need more Christians that can kick back with a few drinks, and not turn it into a scene from Animal House. Too often people who split a bottle of wine at dinner get written off as 'carnal' by their Christian brothers. Too often Christians define themselves by what they don't do, not what they are busy doing.
The other point has to do with inconsistency on the Church's part. I have heard many, many, many, sermons on how we are not under Law but Grace. I have heard it said implicitly/explicitly that things like working on Sunday are not a big deal, or that we should not get caught up in even the patterns of social/personal morality found in the OT.
Except for alcohol -- it is positively a ubiquitous third rail, and that doesn't ring true.
Too often Christians define themselves by what they don't do, not what they are busy doing.
i liked reading this. i think this is a problem with people in general, defining themselves by what they don't do. "I don't like pop music." "I don't like reality TV." "I don't like ____ mainstream product."
It bugs me. It seems there is this attitude that someone who watches survivor or uses cutco knives is somehow inferior. Very annoying.
I thoroughly enjoy the taste of only two things, beer (i like a very wide variety) and the captains spiced rum. I will drink these things on any occasion, like i would drink milk or juice.
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I drink moderately. I wouldn't say only socially, because drinking alone is fun too!
Yeah Penn State football games I make exceptions for too...
Wait, I'm not even a Nittany or a Philly fan. Is that bad?
Besides drinking to socialize I do it occasionally when I have been working for extended periods of time and need to fall asleep. If I try to go to bed immediately after doing mental work for six or seven continuos hours I will not be able to fall asleep. My mind will keep thinking about whatever I was doing and I will not rest throughout the night. If I have a drink before bed (just a beer or glass of wine), my mind clears up and I can fall asleep fine.
I do not drink too much but the fact that I drink to cope with certain issues in my life might make me a problem drinker. I really do not mind.
But it works.
Seriously though, I'm quiet as a clam when around new people. But a few good drinks in me, and I'm the asshole of t.. i mean.. life of the party. I definitely drink a lot though, not just in social settings; but i tell myself its for the social lube. I also like the off-kilter feeling. And, as dmz points out, it helps to cope with the horrible stresses of life. Tend to stick with beer; wine only when its some kind of wine occasion (like a good red with a great steak); shots only when i'm drunk and want to get wasted; mixes are more rare, but i drink em every so often. i'm an all around addict though, with illicits and cigarettes running through my veins too.
(And how stessful our lives are in contrast.)
I like to ask them why Jesus drank wine, and was still sinless?
I see the smiley, but I thought I'd offer an answer anyway.
According to the Bible, drinking wine is not a sin. In fact, it's encouraged in the New Testament by Paul for its medicinal value.
However, it's important to observe that Jesus lived in a culture that understood the dangers of excess and where modern plagues such as - college-age binge drinking and drinking and driving - did not exist.
Had there been such problems in his day, I have no doubt that Jesus would have let the cup pass him by to save someone's life.
While I agree many Christians have a sense of self-righteousness over the issue, the reason for abstaining is not to be holier than thou, it is in keeping with biblical injunctions to protect those who are weaker among us from causing harm to themselves or others.
coke zero + rum is my new drink of choice. pretty original, i know. but, i don't have any rum since i don't have any money.
While I agree many Christians have a sense of self-righteousness over the issue, the reason for abstaining is not to be holier than thou, it is in keeping with biblical injunctions to protect those who are weaker among us from causing harm to themselves or others.
most non-drinking christians i know wouldn't even understand that sentence.
So sorry for your loss...
While I agree many Christians have a sense of self-righteousness over the issue, the reason for abstaining is not to be holier than thou, it is in keeping with biblical injunctions to protect those who are weaker among us from causing harm to themselves or others.
Some Christians seem to be self-righteous about not drinking, but most seem to have the notion that they are protecting their "weaker brothers." While I agree we shouldn't drink around someone who has an alcohol problem, many Christians to take it to the extreme, saying we never know who might have a problem if we had a drink in their presence.
I rather think these Christians grew up in a home that preached abstinence, and they simply want continue it. As with most folks, they seem to need a good sounding reason to justify their position, and the "weaker brother" idea seems to have taken hold.
I grew up in a not-Christian environment, and don't buy into such nonsense. I don't drink in the presence of my Christian friends, simply to avoid a long discussion about it. No one yet has stumbled onto my stash of liquor, or if they have they never mentioned it.
I see the smiley, but I thought I'd offer an answer anyway.
According to the Bible, drinking wine is not a sin. In fact, it's encouraged in the New Testament by Paul for its medicinal value.
However, it's important to observe that Jesus lived in a culture that understood the dangers of excess and where modern plagues such as - college-age binge drinking and drinking and driving - did not exist.
Had there been such problems in his day, I have no doubt that Jesus would have let the cup pass him by to save someone's life.
While I agree many Christians have a sense of self-righteousness over the issue, the reason for abstaining is not to be holier than thou, it is in keeping with biblical injunctions to protect those who are weaker among us from causing harm to themselves or others.
Don't you think it's possible they understood impurities in the water could make them very ill, therefore wine became the preferred drink?
On the weekends, usually (depending on what I have to do), I drink bourbon and coke because, frankly, I really, really like the taste of it--so much that I know better than to keep it around the house because I'll drink it. It has been a long, long time since I've gotten falling-down drunk, but I've been drinking bourbon exclusively long enough to know how my body reacts to it, how much I can drink and what I can and cannot do when I've been drinking.
I drink maybe 2-3 beers a year. When I do, they are good, snobby beers. In the summer, I like Stella Artois. Most other times, I like Guinness or Mackeson's Triple Stout. There are some nice local micro-brews I like. (The polygamy porter is wonderful)
I do not like pot. I am one of those people for whom there is no "high." I go directly from stone-cold sober to "cannot operate a doorknob." This is unpleasant.
I liked other substances that rhyme with "placid" so much that I stay away from them. And e#s, I understand what you're saying.
I have not had a cigarette since New Year's day. And I really fucking want one.
coke zero + rum is my new drink of choice. pretty original, i know. but, i don't have any rum since i don't have any money.
I've acquired a taste for Jim Beam and Coke Zero.
I like to ask them why Jesus drank wine, and was still sinless?
(they mixed it with water. (alithough probably not at a wedding) The Greeks could get pretty puritanical on the proportions.)
I have to agree with Frank777's comment on this, with one caveat -- maybe two.
Positive role models -- we need more Christians that can kick back with a few drinks, and not turn it into a scene from Animal House. Too often people who split a bottle of wine at dinner get written off as 'carnal' by their Christian brothers. Too often Christians define themselves by what they don't do, not what they are busy doing.
The other point has to do with inconsistency on the Church's part. I have heard many, many, many, sermons on how we are not under Law but Grace. I have heard it said implicitly/explicitly that things like working on Sunday are not a big deal, or that we should not get caught up in even the patterns of social/personal morality found in the OT.
Except for alcohol -- it is positively a ubiquitous third rail, and that doesn't ring true.
Too often Christians define themselves by what they don't do, not what they are busy doing.
i liked reading this. i think this is a problem with people in general, defining themselves by what they don't do. "I don't like pop music." "I don't like reality TV." "I don't like ____ mainstream product."
It bugs me. It seems there is this attitude that someone who watches survivor or uses cutco knives is somehow inferior. Very annoying.