tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post4474046680865889919..comments2023-10-07T09:34:47.507-05:00Comments on Aggie Catholics: Underage DrinkingMarcelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121158394600137195noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-29030083474375751212014-07-10T09:57:44.197-05:002014-07-10T09:57:44.197-05:00As with most things, it depends.
Doing it, withou...As with most things, it depends. <br />Doing it, without any other reason, knowing it is wrong and you are breaking the law, might be sinful.<br /><br />Other times (e.g. emergency and others) it may not be.Marcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121158394600137195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-50795045228917541222014-07-09T23:02:00.296-05:002014-07-09T23:02:00.296-05:00does that mean purposefully going 45mph in a 40mph...does that mean purposefully going 45mph in a 40mph zone is a sin?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920905693411782149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-67794009473293344182012-06-25T21:13:17.132-05:002012-06-25T21:13:17.132-05:00I do wonder about the "forbidden fruit" ...I do wonder about the "forbidden fruit" argument, though. If and when I have a family, I think it might be a good idea to let my kids have small amounts of wine as they grow up. Even though this is against the law in most states, could the law be unjust because it causes higher levels of alcoholism?ariofriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07878413224393253442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-55747348798685151482009-11-03T15:23:41.290-06:002009-11-03T15:23:41.290-06:00I forgot to mention that while Christ ate and dran...I forgot to mention that while Christ ate and drank with "sinners" (e.g, prostitutes and tax collectors) he always called them to give up their sin and turn to The Father. He did not just hang out with them and accept all that they did.Marcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121158394600137195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-19244935208309372122009-11-03T15:22:34.944-06:002009-11-03T15:22:34.944-06:001 - You should talk to your confessor about it.
2...1 - You should talk to your confessor about it.<br /><br />2 - In my humble opinion, you would still be giving tacit approval to the immoral actions, thus creating scandal.Marcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121158394600137195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-55054367228042994352009-11-03T12:58:23.413-06:002009-11-03T12:58:23.413-06:00As it turned out most of my friends became pot smo...As it turned out most of my friends became pot smokers and drinkers. I've never drank with them nor smoked, however I am around them when they do. They are still nice people and good friends. I enjoy spending time with them. Am I committing sin just by hanging out with them when they smoke/drink? Am I to abandon all friends? (there is only one person I know in my high school that doesn't drink or smoke) Didn't Jesus even eat with the tax collectors? <br /><br />Also my friends don't do stupid things while under the influence. They just do it.zknighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923528923521616220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-8296424394111210072009-10-27T10:25:52.635-05:002009-10-27T10:25:52.635-05:00Studies show that when alcohol is consumed as part...Studies show that when alcohol is consumed as part of a meal, with the family present, it holds far less attraction as a forbidden fruit and thus such cultures (Italian, French, Jewish) have fewer alcoholics. <br />I was allowed a sip of wine as an adolescent at the family dinner table. I now drink wine about twice a month. It holds fond memories as part of family celebrations but no special attraction as a drug for me.Leticiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08170455690163831806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-24360889012236210042009-10-23T09:09:44.286-05:002009-10-23T09:09:44.286-05:00Wally - duly noted.Wally - duly noted.Marcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121158394600137195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-62103752744948087342009-10-22T23:07:31.931-05:002009-10-22T23:07:31.931-05:00I think it would be good to mention that the Catho...I think it would be good to mention that the Catholic Church is actually catholic, or universal, therefore it is good to keep in mind that the "drinking age" is different for different countries. I believe, and this is only opinion, that Jesus' comment about "giving unto Caesar" is relevant in this case, implying that we should follow man's laws as well as God's, as long as man's laws are not immoral of coarse.Wallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03738525111619445403noreply@blogger.com