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Lizzy F. · 01-06-2011, 02:30 PM

I don't like the taste of alcohol. It's just my opinion.

The "Even if it wasn't a sin you shouldn't drink it anyway because it's bad for your health" argument irks me to no end. It's bogus and there's a lot of worse things that Fundies eat/do.

I took a semester of nutrition. It was horrifying to learn all the things that can happen with vitamin deficiencies, high cholesterol levels, and sugar addictions. At Fundy church I saw people who constantly had these symptoms, who did nothing about them, and blamed it on "God's will for their lives."

Smith · 01-06-2011, 02:37 PM

First, you are assuming that because everyone talks about drinking, they are abusing it. As stated on another thread, I went on a three year bender and it was the idea of self-medication rather than the "joy of getting drunk". Now, I really enjoy the taste of certain beers and plan on making my own. Now, to stroke your sense of fundyism, the last time I got "drunk" I did drink three pitchers of Long Island Iced Teas, stood up on a table and yodeled....it was during my neice's wedding rehersal dinner.

Now, I hope your'e not a Fundamentalist Puffer Fish and smug within your own "pfft, I don't ___________ishness", that would be very judgmental and plain poopy. Many times, ex Fundies drink because they're angry, hurt, betrayed and a six pack or a party is a lot cheaper than seeing a counselor or buying meds. But I'll tell ya, there is nothing nicer than a good Canadian Pilsner with a Brat and an "Oil Can" of Fosters after mowing the lawn on a hot August day. To be honest, when I cook, the more I drink, the better the dish turns out...so, I usually have a six'er of Sam Adams handy. The funny thing is, God made me this way. Why do you think He allowed man to discover the fermentation process? So he could avoid it and make (cough) grape juice?

***Darrell*** · 01-06-2011, 02:39 PM

Quote:when I cook, the more I drink, the better the dish turns out.

What's the culinary equivalent of 'beer goggles'? Tongue

Smith · (This post was last modified: 01-06-2011 02:45 PM by Smith.)

(01-06-2011 02:30 PM)Lizzy F. Wrote: I don't like the taste of alcohol. It's just my opinion.

The "Even if it wasn't a sin you shouldn't drink it anyway because it's bad for your health" argument irks me to no end. It's bogus and there's a lot of worse things that Fundies eat/do.

I took a semester of nutrition. It was horrifying to learn all the things that can happen with vitamin deficiencies, high cholesterol levels, and sugar addictions. At Fundy church I saw people who constantly had these symptoms, who did nothing about them, and blamed it on "God's will for their lives."

Lizzy! You hit the nail on the head! Preach against "Demon Rum" all the while you can't pull closer than 1 and 1/2 meters to the table in the Fellowship hall. Preach aginst drinking as you blow out the back of your stretch pants while standing behind the pulpit because of all the "fellowship" you gorged yourself with downstairs. Geez, not to mention the gas and body odor! A walking greenhouse emissions producer and HE's worrying about a beer?

(01-06-2011 02:28 PM)Naomi Wrote: Second, not all of it tastes bad!

You know it sister! The proverbial "chick drinks" are quite tasty.

**Naomi** · 01-06-2011, 02:52 PM

(01-06-2011 02:43 PM)Smith Wrote:
(01-06-2011 02:28 PM)Naomi Wrote: Second, not all of it tastes bad!

You know it sister! The proverbial "chick drinks" are quite tasty.

Because even some men dislike the taste of alcohol! Wink

supernova8610 · 01-06-2011, 02:53 PM

(01-06-2011 02:30 PM)Lizzy F. Wrote: I don't like the taste of alcohol. It's just my opinion.

The "Even if it wasn't a sin you shouldn't drink it anyway because it's bad for your health" argument irks me to no end. It's bogus and there's a lot of worse things that Fundies eat/do.

I took a semester of nutrition. It was horrifying to learn all the things that can happen with vitamin deficiencies, high cholesterol levels, and sugar addictions. At Fundy church I saw people who constantly had these symptoms, who did nothing about them, and blamed it on "God's will for their lives."

Of course, that means sugar and anything with cholestoral is of the devil, don't'cha know! Tongue

Just Curious · 01-06-2011, 02:55 PM

(01-06-2011 02:39 PM)Darrell Wrote:
Quote:when I cook, the more I drink, the better the dish turns out.

What's the culinary equivalent of 'beer goggles'?

Beer steak knife?

supernova8610 · (This post was last modified: 01-06-2011 02:56 PM by supernova8610.)

(01-06-2011 02:43 PM)Smith Wrote:
(01-06-2011 02:28 PM)Naomi Wrote: Second, not all of it tastes bad!

You know it sister! The proverbial "chick drinks" are quite tasty.

They are!

I love the froofy drinks like strawberry margaritas, sangria, etc. (Applebee's has the BEST strawberry margaritas)

Crankenpants · 01-06-2011, 03:36 PM

It makes homeschooling more fun that's why!

I kid, I kid...
maybe

Darcy · 01-06-2011, 03:49 PM

My husband was raised in a home that enjoyed alcohol in moderation. It bothered me at first, because I was raised to believe that one sip and you'll be an alcoholic. Which simply isn't true. After coming to the conclusion that drinking wasn't a sin and could be done responsibly, I was fine with it. I still only enjoy wine or a mixed drink on occasion and have never had too much. I tend to stay away from store-bought alcohol because of the additives, but I do love me some homemade wine or beer. Smile

It's extremely healthy for you too because of all the live enzymes that get killed when beer or wine is pasteurized.

Look at other cultures....fermented drinks have been a staple for them for centuries. THIS is probably the best article I've ever read on the history of alcohol in America. Definitely worth your time.