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Peace and good!
Today we'll be answering a question about partying... (we do like partying:))
We've already explained if it's a sin to run an off-licence and answered a question whether it's a sin to get drunk.
Today's question also concerns the dilemma of drinking alcohol, namely: is it a sin to host a party at which people are likely to get drunk?
We're talking about a situation when the aim of going to such a party is to get drunk.
So do I commit a sin organising a party to which people come just to get drunk?
I'm the host so I give people the opportunity to get drunk.
Undoubtedly, hosting such a party is something evil.
There are many occasions to drink alcohol at parties but it does not mean that it should be abused.
If I know that somebody abuses alcohol and comes to my party only to do it again, then after a few such parties I should not invite him anymore.
The dilemma you asked about concerned also a situation when we celebrate some important moment with friends, e.g. graduation.
The question is - what is the aim of such a party? If I host a party aimed at heavy drinking, I'm responsible for that myself. I approve of it.
If I know that people will come just to get drunk then it's not acceptable.
Alcohol abuse is evil and we've talked about it in an episode about whether it's a sin to get drunk.
If I do it on purpose, I want to get drunk I do harm to my health.
If I organise parties where people abuse alcohol, and what's worse I do it regularly, it's wrong.
Some people even signal to us in advance that they will come only to get drunk.
Firstly, every time we abuse alcohol we do harm to our health. Secondly, the more often we do it, the easier it is for us to get addicted.
And that's another problem.
So I think it's very important to host parties in a sensible way.
Moreover, it's getting more and more common to organise non-alcoholic parties and even wedding receptions.
And people have a great time there. Come on... Don't they? :)
So alcohol should be an addition to a party, not its aim.
For me this issue is quite obvious but I still don't understand why people should want to get drunk.
What's the point of a party where everybody is drunk?
I'm trying to understand the arguments for but I can't. I can't do it either.
The situation when a host gives guests an opportunity to party heavily - providing them with a flat and alcohol is evil.
It's commiting a sin and allowing others to sin, or even provoking them into commiting a sin in a way.
It should be the other way round when I see somebody abusing alcohol at my party.
As a host I'm responsible for telling my guests to stop when they've had too much.
We can't set a limit here. Why not? Yes, we can!
When organising a party we cannot assume that each person will drink a can of beer, a bottle of wine or more.
Each person can drink different amount of alcohol but in each case the virtue of prudence is crucial.
I know when to stop so as not to harm my health.
It's great when I know that I can stop myself. And I should put it into practice.
I know what I can do.
The question here is what alcohol is to me. If it's a way to solve problems and escape from reality then it's a serious problem.
And looking for opportunities to get drunk leads to the problem of alcohol addiction.
And throwing parties to do it is definitely something evil.
If we gather to celebrate some important occasion, let's not make getting drunk our main aim.
It's too strange for me to understand. Going to a party just to get drunk. Does it make sense?
For some people it does. Maybe for some. But it doesn't really make sense:).
Peace and good!