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The State of Indiana had already declared prohibition in 1916 when William Branham's father started operating a moonshine still. As a child, William Branham witnessed the drunken actions of the men and women who frequented his father's speakeasy. William Branham claimed that a voice spoke to him as a child, while he was hauling water used to cool the still, 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."'' | The State of Indiana had already declared prohibition in 1916 when William Branham's father started operating a moonshine still. As a child, William Branham witnessed the drunken actions of the men and women who frequented his father's speakeasy. William Branham claimed that a voice spoke to him as a child, while he was hauling water used to cool the still, 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."'' | ||
But surprisingly, William Branham required the drinking of wine at communion, clearly disobeying | But surprisingly, William Branham required the drinking of wine at communion, '''clearly disobeying the message that the "angel" had supposedly given him'''. | ||
Throughout his recorded sermons, William Branham spoke harshly against drinking - especially against Christians engaging in these activities. | Throughout his recorded sermons, William Branham spoke harshly against drinking - especially against Christians engaging in these activities. | ||