Is it true that Christians can drink poison and not suffer ill effects?
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Poison will cause ill effects whomever drinks it. There\nonce was a (so-called) preacher (Jim Jones) who took all his congregation to an island, fed them poison, and they all died. The people were innocent, but the preacher was a devil in disguise, and fooled the people into following him. It\nwas a very sad case.
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Of course, the bible itselfs states that a Christian shall not suffer a witch to live.  This was used as the justification for many witch burnings by Christians.
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(I'm assuming that we're talking about Communion under the appearance of wine, and that we're also talking about a church which believes in the Real Presence. If either of these are untrue, kindly disregard this post.)\n\nWhile it's true that you aren't required to drink a particular amount of the Precious Blood, it still maintains the "accidents" of wine, so it can still make you drunk. And of course, it also tastes like wine. \n\nHowever, because the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Christ are present in each species - the Host and the Blood - you aren't required to take both. In my church, I'd say only 15% of people actually partake of both species. At least from a Catholic viewpoint, it's absolutely-100%-okay to abstain from the Blood if you feel you need to.
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How could that possibly be?  The bible is replete with examples of worshipers of God drinking wine.  Psalms reports that wine is a gift from God.  Then there is the well-known account of Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding feast.  The only time it would probably be disadvantageous is if the person had an inclination toward alcoholism.  For him it would be dangerous and foolish.
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You see what you want. Qur'an talks about the alcohol and it is forbidden,just because it makes you drunk. A muslim should never be drunk, but awake and fresh! Rivers of wine is explaned as a source of drink which gives pleasure but it doesn't say it gonna make you drunk! I also want ot add that alcohol is forbidden completely. There isn't some thing like more 100 mililiter is forbidden or something. It is forbidden completely. If something makes you drunk or etc. , it is forbidden. This is about principles.
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Absolutely not, god gives us free will to make choices and if firmly believe that's where it ends and Thur those choices he knows what the outcome will be for us.  If you are not careful and participate in the things that could cause such a disease than you suffer a possible consequence.  Hope this was of some help to you.
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It's delightful, almost always satisfying. Considered a sin by most, if not all, religions, including mine. Can't imagine, however that any of us don't do it. I've never had any ill effects, except when in my teens it became raw and irritated one week from "too much use." \n\nSee the link for some professional info.
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A man was once asked why he did not drink, and he replied, 'By God, I am not happy with my mind when it is sound, so why should I corrupt it even further?' - The Seventy-seven Branches of Faith - Imam Al-Bayhaqi, The Quillian Press - (1996, ISBN 1 872038 03 4) - Page 31\n\n    Alcohol is detrimental to your health especially your liver. Alcohol befogs the mind and prevents rational thinking. Alcohol causes road accidents and innocent lives lost. Alcohol increases the occurance of domestic violence. Alcohol addiction causes financial ruin.\n\n    The Holy Quran, 2.219: They ask thee concerning wine and gambling. Say: "In them is great sin, and some profit, for men; but the sin is greater than the profit." They ask thee how much they are to spend; Say: "What is beyond your needs." Thus doth Allah Make clear to you His Signs: In order that ye may consider.\n\n    The Holy Quran, 5.90: O ye who believe! Intoxicants and gambling, (dedication of) stones, and (divination by) arrows, are an abomination,- of Satan's handwork: eschew such (abomination), that ye may prosper.\n\n    The Holy Quran, 5.91: Satan's plan is (but) to excite enmity and hatred between you, with intoxicants and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allah, and from prayer: will ye not then abstain?\n\n    Many of grow up in societies where drinking is second nature to most people. Alcohol is staple in some societies, among an increasing number of people. It is also becoming an irreplaceable component of "having fun" and partying. No get together seems complete without alcohol. Tequila shots over the bar counter, vodka and vodka lime for beginners.\n\n    "Let's go have fun tonight" is being replaced by "Let's go get pissed drunk tonight."\n\n    It can be difficult to deal with an environment where peer pressure is overpowering - which is almost always is. But consider this: Drunk people embarrass themselves in public and in front of friends. They have little control their actions or their words. One friend of mine nearly died because he walked onto a busy street in his drunken stupor. Another friend was raped by her boyfriend while she was asleep/hungover.\n\n    You have a million reasons to stop drinking - not just for yourself but for your friends and family...and especially the innocent stranger who might get hurt by your actions during a drunken stupor. You'll feel healthier - it's a guarantee and you'll save money to do other cool stuff.\n\n    God gives us instructions because He is All Knowing. Everything in Islam has a practical and healthy reason behind it..some of which we are aware of and others we're not but they're for our own good. God says in the Holy Quran - there is some good in alcohol but the bad outweighs the good.\n\n\n\nNow about pigs,\n\n"You are what you eat" - Native American proverb\n\nIn folklore terms, eating the meat of the pig is said to contribute to lack of morality and shame, plus greed for wealth, laziness, indulgence, dirtiness and gluttony. We insult a person by calling him or her a "Pig" when they demonstrate these characteristics. Muslims are forbidden by God to eat the meat of the pig (pork).\n\nThis is detailed in verses 2:173, 5:3, 6:145, and 16:115 of the Qur'an. An exemplary verse is quoted here: "He has only forbidden you dead meat, and blood, and the flesh of swine, and any (food) over which the name of other than Allah has been invoked. But if one is forced by necessity, without willful disobedience, nor transgressing due limits, then Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."\n\nIs Pork Forbidden to Muslims Only?\n\nThe Jews and Christians are also forbidden from eating pork. Here is a quote from the Old Testament to that effect: "And the swine, because it divideth the hoof, yet cheweth not the cud, it is unclean unto you: ye shall not eat of their flesh, nor touch their dead c
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The Qur'aan came to humans as a guide from time to time, there were some commandements such as" when you drink don't approach the prayer", then it was said not to drink at all.\n\nPeople who cannot understand this will find some contradictions due to their incomprehension.  And for those who uses their brains will see the sense on the spot.
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The Bible does not say that drinking is bad.  It does say that drinking to be/get drunk is bad.  It also says that you should honor the Temple of God (your body) by taking care of it.  It also says that people should use self-control and discipline - if you are drunk or high, you won't have those.  Yes, you could offer drinking and drugs as a sacrifice.  But, DON'T do it on your own.  Have the support of friends, family, ANYONE who will help you.  Also, don't do it without God's help.  He loves you lavishly.  You are His beautiful daughter.  He wants you to be free of anything that would bind you to evil and pain.  The Bible says that He promises to be there for you ALWAYS. Trust Him to tell you the truth, and to be there for you.
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Yup, the bible warned us that satan will talk to you in your moment of weakness. \n\nto heal, you need to say 666 hail mary's and drink one brewed page of the NIV new testament bible per day for 666 days.  If satan is right, he will change your drink to wine and you can party in Hades with him.
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I just wish somebody would define "sin".  The Bible does advise us against drinking too much - but is it a sin or just a really bad idea?  Of course, anything you do to hurt somebody else while intoxicated is wrong.  We do tend to hurt others when we drink too much, so I think that drinking too much leads to "sinning".  Perhaps drinking isn't wrong in itself, but drinking when you know that it has lead you to hurt others in the past is wrong.
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If the selling can be controlled in such a way that it will be consumed only as a beverage, then I guess that it is ok. But if the church groups don't care whether it will make one drunk or not, then I think that selling should not be done...They might become instruments to make one drunk. I once read a passage in the bible (but I forgot the verse now) that drunkards won't be saved. If Jesus cares for even one soul (from his parable of the sheep), then so with us.
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Some religions shun the use of all liquor, while others are more tolerant.  One of the religions which shuns drinking alcohol is the Baptist Church.
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Alcohol dulls your senses and causes you to be less sensitive to hearing that "still small voice" of the Spirit of God.  Several verses in the Bible specifically prohibit the consumption of strong drinks.  There are instances, however, where some verses indicate that drinking wine is OK.  Critics of the Bible may use this as an example in saying that the Bible contradicts itself, while others may say that the key factor is whether the wine is fermented (alcoholic), or non-fermented (like grape juice).  Honestly, I myself do not know if ancient Christians drank alcohol or not.\n\nNevertheless, a simple guide in making this decision would be to ask yourself if drinking alcohol will bring you closer to God, or if it will make you more susceptible to falling into Satan's temptations.  \n\nAlcohol is often a primary cause of deadly car accidents, ungodly behavior, fornication, adultery, domestic abuse, murders, and birth defects or miscarriages.\n\nMany will say that it's OK to drink when you just want to have a good time, but that you should never get drunk.  Where do you draw the line?  Satan always tries to blur the lines between sin and morality.  Some people can get addicted to alcohol after just one drink, and having that first drink with a group of friends can potentially lead to a life of alcoholism and misery.  It is always better to stay on the side of caution.  It is not necessary to have alcohol in order to have fun, either.\n\nAn old saying I read many years ago comes to mind:  "What is right is not always popular.  What is popular is not always right."
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No, My little girl made my little boy drank perfume before.I called Poison Control and they said that he would be fine.So you don't have anything to worry about.
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No because when you drink something it gets into your blood stream and smokeing it will have a differant effect, it is absobed differantly. I don't think it will actally do anything to you apart from maybe make you sick