In the eyes of the catholic church is it morally right or wrong?
2007-12-18 09:33:36 · 4 answers · asked by jade 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
My local Catholic club used to be frequented by preists and nuns accepting free drinks.
I suppose that any kind of over indulgence is classified as 'gluttony' and is therefore a deadly sin according to catachisms and dogma.
2007-12-19 15:09:10 · answer #1 · answered by soppy.bollocks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Catholic Church was one of the few major groups to oppose Prohibition, and that for a simple reason. There is nothing inherently immoral about alcohol. Catholicism tolerates alcohol, dancing, smoking, gambling, theater, and most of the other fun things in life. However, it prohibits any sexual activity other than unprotected intercourse between married couples.
But to much food will kill you as well. The general stand on Alcohol is that we are not to abuse it, just like we are not to over eat and kill ourselves with food either - all things in moderation.
2007-12-20 21:33:10 · answer #2 · answered by Dear Contributors! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Officially it condemns the excessive use of it, yet historically it has used alcohol abuse to its advantage.
2007-12-18 09:56:43 · answer #3 · answered by insignificant_other 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say it would be considered wrong if you do something destructive to your body in excess.
2007-12-18 09:37:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋