They are prohibited in the Bible. God forbids it and the United States of America(God Bless) is a Christian nation. Don't give me no b.s. about the constitution it's in our pledge of allegiance. The majority of people in this country are Christians and I don't want no one telling me I can't believe in Jesus.
Even the Allah peoples have banned alcohol and they live in 3rd world nations such as Saudi Arabia. Seriously smoking and alcohol NEEDS to be banned immediately in the United States.
2006-11-15 12:55:10 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you're going to tell people that they can't do things to kill themselves you'll have to eliminate all fast food establishments and prepared foods in the freezer section of the grocery just for a start. How about you do your thing and let everyone else do theirs?
2006-11-15 13:41:00 · answer #1 · answered by DeborahDel 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
First, alcohol isn't prohibited in the Bible - getting drunk is. Responsible use of alcohol is not a sin.
Smoking is not even mentioned in the Bible. But it can be inferred to be a sin, because it can easily be an addiction, and it destroys the body.
As you are a Christian, I would think you would know these things.
Whether or not something is in the Pledge of Allegiance matters not, since the Pledge is not a legally binding document - nor, for that matter, is the Declaration. The Constitution, however, IS a legally binding document.
Love Jack
PS: I have to respectfully disagree with nopedamni. Prohibition may have been a failure in the sense that it didn't stop everyone from drinking, and it helped to spawn organized crime. However, Prohibition did cause a noticeable change in Americans' drinking habits. Before Prohibition, the average American consumed almost three times as much alcohol per year as after Prohibition, a stat which still stands today.
PPS: Also, there are nude beaches in the USA if anyone wants to go topless tanning, or all nude tanning, so there's no need to go to Mexico or Brazil. I am fortunate enough to live near one in NJ. Also, in NYC it's legal for women to go topless in the parks.
2006-11-15 21:07:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Re-read your HISTORY book. Alcohol was banned in the U.S., called the Prohibition Era, and it created such a hugh black market, with gangs and the mafia running it. Al Capone was a major player in the Chicago area. The laws against marijuana have created the same thing, yet the Federal laws still exist, inexplicably. People have different needs, wants, etc. Some eat meat, some only vegetables. Some drink soda, some drink alcohol. Our Nation is founded on freedom of choice. Your religious views are just that. YOURS. So, don't drink and smoke, and let the rest of us alone to do as we believe. And what was Jesus drinking at the last supper? WINE!!!
2006-11-15 21:08:20 · answer #3 · answered by greg j. 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Where does the bible ban alcohol? It warns about drunkenness and warns not to enter the tabernacle drunk, but there is no alcohol ban. Jesus turned water into wine at the wedding feast. He didn't open a can of Welches concentrate and make juice for the guests. I believe that wine is suggested as a stomach remedy somewhere, I don't thump my Bible so I can't tell you chapter and verse.
Where in the heck does it say "Thou shalt not smoke"?
You are very confused. READ the Bible and live it.
2006-11-15 21:11:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not drink, nor do I smoke, but I truly think you have been drinking or smoking something stronger then they drank in the Bible. They did not smoke in the Bible because there was nothing to smoke. Tobacco was brought back to Europe from the Native American Indians who did not read the Bible until the Christians ripped them off of their land and sent them to mission schools to teach them the white man's way. Something like we are doing in Iraq today. I wonder why that is not working either. And as far as no alcohol in Saudi Arabia... it is like the Tom Haggard show. On the surface you preach all the tenets of the religion you trying to ram down peoples' throats, but in the back your consorting with those vile, filthy. nasty sinners because they are having a hell of a lot more fun then you are.
2006-11-15 21:11:20 · answer #5 · answered by arnp4u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol is not forbidden in the Bible. Jesus turns water into wine.
The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892, and the words "Under God" were added in 1954. The Pledge of Allegiance is an oath, the constitution is the foundation for our government.
2006-11-15 21:05:14 · answer #6 · answered by professional student 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is there a full moon out tonight?
The bible does not prohibit smoking or alcohol. Drunkenness is forbidden but I can't remember any passages mentioning smoking.
Plus there is always that pesky separation of church & state thing.
Although I do agree we would be healthier if we didn't smoke or drink alcohol (or drink modestly as most doctors say) it is an individual choice - not the states nor the churchs.
2006-11-15 21:34:23 · answer #7 · answered by Bad M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree somewhat with the 1st guy. But it is a bit deeper than that. The bible does not tell you that smoking and drinking are forbidden. It states that one should not allow themselves to be drunk. More importantly, not to cause another man to stumble into drunkeness. To treat the body as a temple.
Most people in this country are not christians. They believe in "a God" . But most of them are not saved. It is unfortunate. Because it is a wonderful thing to know that there is a God that loves and cares for you. And that you will someday meet in person.
2006-11-15 21:11:18 · answer #8 · answered by iwilwinthisyear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To many taxes are raised from it, and I have been to Saudi Arabia, and have spent time on an Algerian Frieghter, the Red Label Scotch flowed freely.
Humans are Humans, we will drink,smoke and look at as well as have relations with women, that is how we keep things going.
If the Muslims had it figured out, then why are the laws still being changed in Pakistan.
2006-11-15 21:08:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol was banned in the US during prohibition, but it was a terrible failure. The bible doesn't forbid alcohol, it states that you shouldn't get drunk and abuse it. While the US government is based on religious beliefs, it also believes in allowing people personal freedom. Most places in the States have banned smoking in close quarters (ie restaurants) and public drunkeness.
2006-11-15 21:05:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol and smoking products rake in too much cash and contribute to the American economy.
You must be one of those nutcases who want church and state to be together. I hate people like that. And so do our forefathers.
Anyway, as people above have said, alcohol is not prohibited in the Bible. Smoking is never mentioned in the Bible.
I think you forget that Christianity is not the national religion of the US. When the legislative branch tries to pass laws, do you think they take a quick look in their Bibles to guide their decisions?
2006-11-15 21:10:05 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋