2007-05-23 06:06:54 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Good for you Pammie! Glad you overcame. I've known a few who died early (40s) without overcoming.
2007-05-23 06:14:53 · update #1
Yes.
Excess is a sin, right? It's classified as a disease also. That is debateable in some circles.
2007-05-23 06:10:03 · answer #1 · answered by MrOrph 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
It is a direct result of a chemical "imbalance" in the brain that some people are more susceptible to than others. It is a hereditary trait, that is exploited once that person first experiences alcohol.
People that have this trait do not have the ability to be as "happy" as others, due to the fact that they have less dopamine running through their system. Once they experience alcohol for the first time, they discover true "happiness" that other people get when they're sober. At that point, alcohol changes the way their brain works, creating an addiction to a replacement chemical, other than dopamine. At that point, they can only abstain from alcohol entirely, and live a fairly unhappy existence, or continue to drink themselves to death.
This is well documented. And if it is a sin, as some of these answerers are submitting, then god is a real bastard to subject certain people to genetic predisposition, while others he does not.
Once again, this is a display of Christian intolerance, brought on be a complete lack of understanding of an issue.
2007-05-23 06:14:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My hubby use to drink beer many years ago and he's not here right now but he'd tell you abuse of alcohol or anything for that matter is a sin. I'm witness to it my husband not having a disease ...then or now. He "had" a problem with a bad habit which he broke long ago.
I suppose a person who seriously abuses alcohol could get a disease ...possibly of the liver. I also know we all have free will and some choose to bring trouble upon themselves.
2007-05-23 06:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by GoodQuestion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both. Alcoholism is a diease but it is also a sin. In the Seven Deadly Sins there is the sin of Glutiney. Glutiney is were you go over board on things wether it's over eating or needing more cloth when you don't need them Etc...
So alcholism is botha sin and a disease.
2007-05-23 06:22:40 · answer #4 · answered by mrs_mom_2005 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dear daisymae,
According to the Bible, it is a sin. However, if you ask a sociologist or psychologist they will say it is a disease.
You see man hates God and what the Bible states. That is why there is such a strong focus on evolution and fields that oppose the Bible. Every person, regardless of whether thye admit it or not, knows there is a God and that they must answer to Him one day. They attempt to evade or dismiss the fact by aligning themselves with a concept that is more palatable.
"For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness." (1 Corinthians 3:19).
2007-05-23 06:20:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is surely BOTH a SIN because, the Bible tells us that 'strong drink is a mocker of men' and is therefore a Sin, and it is also a disease in that drinking alcoholic beverages can lead to cirrhosis of the liver, and even death!!!
According to Proverbs 20:1, "Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise." Wine and strong drink turn men into mockers and brawlers. Those who are under their influence scoff at what is holy, reject correction, ridicule the serious. Furthermore, they are "no longer masters of themselves or restrained by the laws of morality or decency" They are for all intents and purposes, WASTED!!!
2007-05-23 06:19:20 · answer #6 · answered by Old Truth Traveler 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is a Sin...
Drinking alcohol itself it's not a sin ...but if you drink, up to the point of Drunkeness (unable to speak, walk, slurred speech, hallucinations) would be a MORTAL Sin.
Look Up: The Fifth Commandment, You Shall Not Kill.
Talks about getting Drunk or Using Drugs are jeopardizing other people's life AND your own!
2007-05-23 06:48:35 · answer #7 · answered by deliah 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alcoholism is a disease. Now that I have not had a drink in 8 years it is a choice. However, for me, I have to continue to treat the disease.
2007-05-23 06:11:14 · answer #8 · answered by Pammie aka Lil Miss Perky 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
What difference does it make what it's called? Substance dependence is a problem that many people have. The important thing is that it can be treated and people can overcome it. Labeling it is useless.
2007-05-24 00:08:28 · answer #9 · answered by DawnDavenport 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says drink, but don't get drunk, its displeasing to God. As far as it being a disease, would you say a smoker, or a gambler have a disease because they engage in their vices? I think we've expanded the meaning of disease too far in those cases.
2007-05-23 06:11:08 · answer #10 · answered by Sir Offenzalot 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋