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===Abrahamic religions=== | ===Abrahamic religions=== | ||
Judaism maintains that people do not own their bodies – they belong to [[Yahweh|God]]. However, use of alcohol in moderation is an accepted part of | [[Judaism]] maintains that people do not own their bodies – they belong to [[Yahweh|God]]. However, use of alcohol in moderation is an accepted part of Judaism because the [[Bible]] states that "wine gladdens man's heart" (Psalms 104:15). The use of nicotine is well known in Hasidic communities. Stories are told about miracles and spiritual journeys performed by mystic healer Baal Shem Tov with the help of his smoking pipe | ||
In the [[Christianity|Christian]] Eucharist, wine represents (or actually is) the blood of Christ. Many Protestant congregations substitute wine with non-alcoholic grape juice. Many Christian denominations disapprove of the use of any drug irrespective of its legality. | In the [[Christianity|Christian]] Eucharist, wine represents (or actually is) the blood of Christ. Many Protestant congregations substitute wine with non-alcoholic grape juice. Many Christian denominations disapprove of the use of any drug irrespective of its legality. | ||