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Alcohol (Arabic: الغول al-ghawl — properly meaning "spirit" or "demon" ) refers to a fermented or distilled intoxicating beverage containing ethanol. During the period known as Prohibition, from 1919 to 1933, it was illegal to manufacture, transport, or sell alcoholic beverages in the United States. | Alcohol (Arabic: الغول al-ghawl — properly meaning "spirit" or "demon" ) refers to a fermented or distilled intoxicating beverage containing ethanol. During the period known as Prohibition, from 1919 to 1933, it was illegal to manufacture, transport, or sell alcoholic beverages in the United States. | ||
The State of Indiana had already declared prohibition in 1916 when William Branham's father started operating a moonshine still. While hauling water used to cool the still, a voice spoke to William Branham from a whirlwind and said: "Don't ever drink, or smoke, or defile your body in any way. There will be a work for you to do when you get older." As a child, William Branham also witnessed the drunken actions of men and women who frequented his father's moonshine still. | The State of Indiana had already declared prohibition in 1916 when William Branham's father started operating a moonshine still. While hauling water used to cool the still, a voice spoke to William Branham from a whirlwind and said: ''"Don't ever drink, or smoke, or defile your body in any way. There will be a work for you to do when you get older."'' As a child, William Branham also witnessed the drunken actions of men and women who frequented his father's moonshine still. | ||
Throughout his recorded sermons, William Branham speaks harshly against smoking and drinking - especially against Christians engaging in these activities. | It is puzzling that, although he had been warned by an angel to never drink, he did consume alcohol as part of the religious service of communion. Does a blanket prohibition come with exceptions? | ||
Throughout his recorded sermons, William Branham speaks harshly against smoking and drinking - especially against Christians engaging in these activities. | |||
Today, most Christians believe that it is acceptable to drink in moderation, although a few still abstain. This article examines the question of whether William Branham's preaching against alcohol was a perspective based on his experience, or whether it has a Biblical basis. | Today, most Christians believe that it is acceptable to drink in moderation, although a few still abstain. This article examines the question of whether William Branham's preaching against alcohol was a perspective based on his experience, or whether it has a Biblical basis. | ||