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Alcohol: The Devil’s Drink or Gift from God?

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August 16, 2023

Why is something with so many prohibitions, warnings, and negative biblical examples the very thing God uses in ceremonies, rituals, as an offering in the Temple, and in some cases, even obligatory drunkenness? Pesach and Doug dive into the biblical positions on alcohol and the different approaches professed by Jews and Christians.

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