I Love You Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ I Love You Yes I Do

Wow that is a tough one to be sure. I assure you that he cares deeply about the condition of the world, but not sure about why it is allowed. Just sure of the fact that things begin to change when we turn to him with our whole hearts, and as for the ones who commit violent crimes, I am like you, it would be very hard to forgive them, but, that is the God that I know one who loves deeply enough to do just that.

@Silverwings I understand reasons are made by religious institutions. I understand the human need for a greater power. I even attend church and meet with missionaries. I can appreciate the positivity that religion can spread. I just can't believe in it.

@Shayla There is no way that I could not believe, God is so very real to me, ever since I was first converted, it is hard for me to understand that it is different with others.

@SW-User Yes, you are so right!!

@malizz Just from all the Christians I have been around for the last 30+ years.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_views_on_alcohol

Here is one set of statistics that I found.
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@ProdigalSummer Many truly believe that the bible forbids alcohol, I don't think it is their intention to actually control anyone, they just believe in abstinence.

@Sadist Ha, hardly!!

@Silverwings 1 Timothy 5:23

Ephesians 5:18 says do not get drunk on wine but be filled with the holy spirit - I presume that means whiskey. :)