alcohol
Theology on Tap? ‘Sober Spirituality’ explores church drinking culture
By Kathryn Post — April 12, 2023
(RNS) — Episcopal priest The Rev. Erin Jean Warde invites readers to consider a mindful relationship with alcohol.
Qatar bans sale of beer at World Cup stadiums in about-face
By Graham Dunbar — November 18, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatar banned the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums on Friday, a sudden U-turn on the deal it made to secure the soccer tournament — only two days before the opening game.
Culture clash? Conservative Qatar preps for World Cup party
By Isabel Debre — November 17, 2022
(AP) — A clash of values has already erupted in Qatar, a conservative Muslim emirate that restricts alcohol, bans drugs and suppresses free speech, as it prepares to welcome possibly rowdy crowds for the first World Cup in the Middle East.
Hillsong board blames anxiety drug, alcohol for landing Brian Houston in a woman’s hotel room
By Roxanne Stone and Bob Smietana — March 18, 2022
(RNS) — The board of the global megachurch released a statement revealing its cofounder had sent inappropriate text messages to a staff member and spent time in a woman's hotel room.
‘Sinning in the Rain’: New study finds crimes go up when it rains on Sundays
By Bob Smietana — December 2, 2021
(RNS) — A new study shows rain can interrupt church-going and may lead to more of certain kinds of crime.
Rabbis express concern about excesses of Purim celebrations
By Michele Chabin — March 19, 2019
JERUSALEM (RNS) — For many Jews, the holiday of Purim has become too commercialized, and alcohol, according to one rabbi, 'has become the star of the holiday.'
The truth about St. Patrick’s Day
By James Farrelly — March 15, 2019
(The Conversation) — Though he's become synonymous with parades and drinking, the Irish revere the fervor of their patron saint's words and feel a debt of gratitude for his unselfish commitment to their spiritual well-being.
Have yourself a boozy little Christmas
By Menachem Wecker — December 20, 2018
(RNS) — The connection between Christmas and liquor has been institutionalized of late in 'carols and cocktails' events that, while concerning to some, are deeply consistent with the holiday’s history.
New South African church celebrates drinking alcohol
By Associated Press — April 21, 2018
(AP) — The South African Gabola Church, which celebrates the drinking of alcohol, was started eight months ago and has found an enthusiastic following.
Taming our hungers, for God
By David P. Gushee — March 27, 2016
What I learned from giving up alcohol and dessert for Lent.
Muslim flight attendant suspended for not serving alcohol
By Greg Toppo — September 8, 2015
Charee Stanley filed a discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, saying she wants to do her job without serving alcohol, as she was doing before her suspension, her lawyer said.
Indonesian Islamic parties seek ban on alcohol consumption
By Reuters — April 14, 2015
JAKARTA (Reuters) Two Islamic parties have proposed legislation that would ban all consumption of alcoholic drinks and bring jail terms of up to two years for offenders in Indonesia, home to the world's largest Muslim population.
Lawmaker aims to rid Utah bars of ‘Zion Curtains’ despite Mormon opposition
By Reuters — February 18, 2015
(Reuters) State Rep. Kraig Powell sought to remove the barriers in 2013 and 2014. But his proposals have failed to win enough support in the face of resistance from the Utah-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Churches on alcohol and leadership: A sampling
By Adelle M. Banks — February 12, 2015
(RNS) How do some of the nation’s Christian denominations address alcoholism among their leaders? Here’s a sampling.
Faith leaders wrestle over growing support for marijuana
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — February 3, 2014
(RNS) While most Christians might not be caught smoking a joint, opinions on how states should handle those who possess or sell marijuana varies among religious leaders.
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