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I think most religions tend to either avoid overt punishments or emphasizing their existence. Not only for alcohol.Wow, I didn't know that many other religions forbid it. Are there punishments for it you know of?
What good timing for this thread. I just read this while reading the Gathas (Zoroastrianism). =)
When shall, Wise One, humanity settle down in dwellings?
When shall they throw out the filthy intoxicant?
It is through it that the priests
and the wicked rulers of the lands form their evil intellects.
(Song 13: Stanza 10)
This isn't actually referring to alcohol as such. And I know that alcohol is not forbidden within my faith.
That is true. There are probably many Hindu groups who don't place a restriction on alcohol, a few probably even slightly encourage it.I think many Hindu groups forbid it but Hinduism is not as clear cut as Islam on many things.
And if there is a scriptural proof, please provide it.
Thank you.
I've got something of a similar question. Why is it that Turkey, Albania and Bosnia differ from the majority of the Muslim world in regards to alcohol?
Buddhism strongly recommends that its practitioners refrain from alcohol and intoxicants, because such things interferes with the personal, positive development of the disciple.Cool!
Islam forbids it mainly to protect the community against possible side effects due to clouding/absenting mind and judgement. Along with the health and behavior issues too.
Having the above introduction said, so far the reason I noticed in the posts for forbidding it is intoxication (potential to damage health, is it?!?!). Are there other reasons?