Thayne Andersen wrote (with snips): >I am compiling all the information that I can get my hands on that >pertains to how organized religion, particularly Christian, has responded >to issues relating to beverage alcohol. > >If anyone knows of publications put out over the years by specific >churches that I could include in my database, I would appreciate hearing >about what you might have. Thayne, If they're available to you, take a look at the tables of contents of the early volumes of the _Quarterly Journal on Studies of Alcohol_ for good stuff relating to your questions--including, in particular: Benson Y. Landis, "A Survey of Official Church Statements on Alcoholic Beverages," QJSA 6(4):515-539, 1946. Cheers! Ron -- ================================================================= Ron Roizen voice: 510-848-9123 1818 Hearst Ave. dulce est fax: 510-848-9210 Berkeley, CA 94703 desipere home: 510-848-9098 U.S.A. in loco [log in to unmask] =================================================================