I
have speculated concerning divine telemetry as that relates to man
and other animals. I have also speculated that ethyl alcohol
interferes with this telemetry not only immediately but persistently
because of permanent structural impairments within the brain. I have
further speculated that subtle but profound impact upon human
perception project into human actions and that by extension this
interference causes widespread social dysfunctions. My purpose here
to illustrate the key impact this can have upon human life and
happiness. One need only look to the key decisions that occur in
human affairs in which divine inspiration is essential. One such
decision is the choice of a mate. It is my belief that matches are
made in heaven—that literally God intends that couples match
according to his plan. The immense importance of reproduction and
child rearing as well as the social impact of family within the
larger society make this a high priority item for our Heavenly
Father. Man is made aware of the correct choice through divine
guidance that is reliant upon precise brain functioning. An impaired
brain results in bad choices and unhappiness. It thereby influences
the larger society and countless details within it. Only by
realizing the widespread impact of the institution of the family in
human affairs can we begin to appreciate the immense tragedy of
alcohol consumption.
Now
some will counter that the Son of God’s first miracle (performed at
a wedding celebration) was to turn water into wine and that thereby
God forever underwrote alcohol consumption. I cannot explain this and
respond to it in the only way I can. The question for me is not
“What would Jesus do?” but rather “What would Jesus have me
do?” The answer to the latter question is absolute and demands
total abstinence.
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