9 Reasons I Don’t Drink Alcohol (And I Think No Christian Should)
September 4, 2026Alcohol is a fixture in American culture. College, weddings, children’s birthday parties, holidays, weekends, and five o’clock are all typical events for drinking. At this point, people expect everyone to drink. If I turn down a bottle of water, then my refusal goes unnoticed. On the other hand, if I politely decline a beer, the host looks at me like I’ve grown an arm out of my forehead. I don’t drink alcohol, and my sobriety has been the most offensive thing about my life in Christ. And that’s saying something… You should check out some other “offensive” posts I’ve written.…
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