Protestantism and Alcoholism: Spiritual and Religious Considerations

This article provides an overview of Protestant perspectives on alcohol use and abuse. It discusses the dissimilar views of alcohol consumption among Protestant denominations. While there is a consensus that abuse of alcohol is morally wrong and spiritually debilitating, some denominations have theo...

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Published in:Alcoholism treatment quarterly 2006-01, Vol.24 (1-2), p.21-32
Main Author: Belcher, John R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohol
Alcohol Abuse
Alcoholism
Drinking Behavior
Protestantism
Protestants
religion
Religiosity
spirituality
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Summary:This article provides an overview of Protestant perspectives on alcohol use and abuse. It discusses the dissimilar views of alcohol consumption among Protestant denominations. While there is a consensus that abuse of alcohol is morally wrong and spiritually debilitating, some denominations have theological positions that any alcohol use is harmful spiritually and psychologically. Some treatment implications of these positions are discussed.
ISSN:0734-7324
1544-4538
DOI:10.1300/J020v24n01_03