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Original Articles

Protestantism and Alcoholism

Spiritual and Religious Considerations

Pages 21-32 | Published online: 23 Sep 2008
 

SUMMARY

This article provides an overview of Protestant perspectives on alcohol use and abuse. It discusses the dissimilar views of alcohol consumption among Protestant denominations. While there is a consensus that abuse of alcohol is morally wrong and spiritually debilitating, some denominations have theological positions that any alcohol use is harmful spiritually and psychologically. Some treatment implications of these positions are discussed.

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