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Originally Posted by jms.mills
Verse four of the Section 89 tells us the "reason" we are to abstain from alcohol (as well as the other substances mentioned). Evil and conspiring men are the reason for the this revelation. In my opinion any other "logical" explanation of why this revelation was given, while noble in intent, is unimportant. What is important is that God spoke and we listened.
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That's all anybody really needs to know, and it shouldn't be down to any one group ridiculing another for their beliefs. I have experienced both the good side and bad side of alcohol (I say bad side - it's very minimal). I know what it can do and how it makes me.
Largely, I don't see the problems attributed to alcohol. I have never experienced them in myself, had medical issues because of it, so I heavily dislike people telling me that the alcohol prohibition is because of medical issues. I get myself checked out at the doctor regularly! Where are these toxic and poisoning side effects I read of so frequently? Why is the "temperance movement" theory of brain damage now heavily disputed by many?
So for me there has to be something else.
I like the idea of what the D&C say regarding evil and conspiring men, also the fact it was adapted for the weakest. Lets not forget, the weakest probably do have alcohol control problems, so in that regard, it makes absolute perfect sense.
I don't buy the idea that alcohol is this evil substance which is why its prohibited, but I do buy the idea that some people can't control them selves, and some people like to moan and complain about a problem of toxicity, death, and violence that largely doesn't exist unless you're an alcohol abuser. Our attitudes to alcohol are irresponsible and immature.
Now, if we followed the French!