Tigger56 Posted August 5, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 679 Topics Per Day: 0.36 Content Count: 1,327 Content Per Day: 0.71 Reputation: 992 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/04/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted August 5, 2019 (edited) A couple of days ago I was coming out of an Ingles grocery store. I will often wear Christian theme hats or T-shirts. That particular day I was wearing a shirt that declared on the front, "Ya'll Need Jesus". I wasn't really thinking about the fact that the shirt along with a pack of beer might be offensive to someone, but I had gone into the store to pick up a 12 pack of beer. When leaving the store an elderly man and woman was getting out of their car and the look of judgement was all over the man's face as he saw my shirt and what I was carrying in my hand. I didn't have the beer hidden in a grocery bag as it was the only item I had picked up. I saw him whisper to his wife and both just stared at me as I walked to my pick-up truck. I am in the section of country known as "the Bible belt". I believe it was also on Sunday that I made my purchase. Up until just a few years ago, we also had "blue laws" which prohibited the buying and selling of any alcohol on Sundays. I even grew up in a "dry county" that prohibited the sale of any alcohol. It wasn't my intention to shock the elderly couple and I realize that many in my area are good southern Baptists and they condemn the use of any alcohol and truly believe that Jesus drank only grape juice and never wine even at the last supper. Many grew up thinking that all alcohol was evil and was condemned along with dancing and card playing. (I also like to dance and play cards). I don't make it a habit to offend others and am sorry that they appeared to be offended by me. But I also have no problem with alcohol as long as it isn't drank in excess. I enjoy a cold beer in a frosted mug or straight out a bottle or can. It was made to go with pizza! I also enjoy a good glass of wine and sometimes even a mixed drink. I am curious of the background of others in the forum. What were you taught? And what are your beliefs about alcoholic beverages? Edited August 5, 2019 by Tigger56 add more words to clarify a sentence 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeauJangles Posted August 5, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 44 Topic Count: 229 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 10,900 Content Per Day: 2.93 Reputation: 12,145 Days Won: 68 Joined: 02/13/2014 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1954 Share Posted August 5, 2019 6 minutes ago, Tigger56 said: I wasn't really thinking about it but I had gone into the store to pick up a 12 pack of beer. what? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger56 Posted August 5, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 679 Topics Per Day: 0.36 Content Count: 1,327 Content Per Day: 0.71 Reputation: 992 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/04/2019 Status: Offline Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, BeauJangles said: what? What what? Was there a question or perhaps the sentence was vague so here is the explanation.... I wasn't thinking about the fact that wearing a shirt with "Jesus" on it while picking up some beer might offend someone. It is normal for me to wear Christian slogans on shirts, etc.... and yes it is normal for me to enjoy an occasional beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Michael37 Posted August 5, 2019 Group: Servant Followers: 21 Topic Count: 241 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 6,900 Content Per Day: 3.26 Reputation: 4,831 Days Won: 2 Joined: 07/05/2018 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/23/1954 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2019 10 minutes ago, Tigger56 said: When leaving the store an elderly man and woman was getting out of their car and the look of judgement was all over the man's face as he saw my shirt and what I was carrying in my hand. Your shirt most likely wasn't tucked in and you probably bought the wrong brand of beer. 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger56 Posted August 5, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 679 Topics Per Day: 0.36 Content Count: 1,327 Content Per Day: 0.71 Reputation: 992 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/04/2019 Status: Offline Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Michael37 said: Your shirt most likely wasn't tucked in and you probably bought the wrong brand of beer. How did you know???? My shirt wasn't tucked in and I did buy a brand I normally don't buy! You are very perceptive. Edited August 5, 2019 by Tigger56 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeauJangles Posted August 5, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 44 Topic Count: 229 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 10,900 Content Per Day: 2.93 Reputation: 12,145 Days Won: 68 Joined: 02/13/2014 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1954 Share Posted August 5, 2019 The enjoyment of alcohol... 2 minutes ago, Tigger56 said: What what? Was there a question or perhaps the sentence was vague so here is the explanation.... I wasn't thinking about the fact that wearing a shirt with "Jesus" on it while picking up some beer might offend someone. It is normal for me to wear Christian slogans on shirts, etc.... and yes it is normal for me to enjoy an occasional beer. Sorry bro, but perhaps you should have given it a little consideration into wearing a shirt with less advertisement of a spiritual statement on it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Hartono Posted August 5, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 771 Topics Per Day: 0.34 Content Count: 6,929 Content Per Day: 3.07 Reputation: 1,979 Days Won: 1 Joined: 02/15/2018 Status: Offline Share Posted August 5, 2019 (edited) Its ok to drink alcohol sometimes as long as we are not addicted and not intending to get drunk but for health reason such as when we catch fever. I however dont stock any can of beer or alcohol at home. There are hundreds of delicious non alcoholic beverages we can make without getting high. Edited August 5, 2019 by R. Hartono 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawcash Posted August 5, 2019 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 69 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 46 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/22/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted August 5, 2019 14 minutes ago, Tigger56 said: How did you know???? My shirt wasn't tucked in and I did buy a brand I normally don't buy! You are very perceptive. Was it craft beer or a macro brew? When Jesus turned water into wine, he turned it into top quality stuff. (John 2:10) A Jesus shirt and Bud Lite?...they were judging you. Life is too short to drink crappy beer. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enoob57 Posted August 5, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 35 Topic Count: 99 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 41,061 Content Per Day: 7.97 Reputation: 21,390 Days Won: 76 Joined: 03/13/2010 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/27/1957 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I can live well without it for the love of my Brothers an Sisters around me 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Hartono Posted August 5, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 771 Topics Per Day: 0.34 Content Count: 6,929 Content Per Day: 3.07 Reputation: 1,979 Days Won: 1 Joined: 02/15/2018 Status: Offline Share Posted August 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Bawcash said: Life is too short to drink crappy beer. You'll never get enough with flesh appetite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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