Monday, July 25, 2011

Intoxication as Mitigation in the Bible

It appears that, while intoxication doesn't fully excuse wrong doing in the eyes of God, it is at least a mitigating factor to consider when judging their actions. In Hosea 4:17-18, the Bible says:
"Ephraim is joined to idols; leave him alone! 
Even when their drinks are gone, they continue their prostitution...."

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