Partying.

[TheBreak]

English is not my native language, I apologize for any misspellings.

My background religion has so many things that are forbid like (dancing, listening to music, drinking, touching women even by hand shake…etc) and then I become atheist and I guess I fell into materialism, that doesn’t mean I’m immoral person or atheism is calling you to be “bad boy” but I get free from many things and kind of got the “aha” moment when I felt that I can do anything I like as long as I don’t hurt anyone, so I got into partying life and drinking and sometimes getting drunk , really drunk (of course that is in the weekends or holidays ) and I still do that and I’m trying as hard as I can to make it little. Now, I’m not going stop prating but I will do it in “appropriate” way.

So, what the Catholic point of view about the lifestyle ?

 

[dshix]

English is not my native language, I apologize for any misspellings.

My background religion has so many things that are forbid like (dancing, listening to music, drinking, touching women even by hand shake…etc) and then I become atheist and I guess I fell into materialism, that doesn’t mean I’m immoral person or atheism is calling you to be “bad boy” but I get free from many things and kind of got the “aha” moment when I felt that I can do anything I like as long as I don’t hurt anyone, so I got into partying life and drinking and sometimes getting drunk , really drunk (of course that is in the weekends or holidays ) and I still do that and I’m trying as hard as I can to make it little. Now, I’m not going stop prating but I will do it in “appropriate” way.

So, what the Catholic point of view about the lifestyle ?

Partying is not intrinsically evil. It can become a sin when you let it become too important in your life (you let it shut out your responsibilities or other people in your life), if you become drunk (it is a sin to cloud your intellect and risk your well-being in this way), or act immoral in the party.

Though it is perfectly all right to party, I would suggest trying to not let it become a constant, regular occasion. Consider that recreation is something which is a rest from our responsibilities. If you let it become more important than your responsibilities, or if you let it become the purpose of life (over your faith) then it is a problem.

 

[Robyn_p]

I think it was either Chesterton or Belloc who said, “Wherever the Catholic sun does shine, there’s always laughter and good red wine!” So Its ok. Drinking and dancing are not condemned indiscriminately in Catholicism.

What the Church does teach is that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, which means we should treat them properly. We have a great dignity, and we should reflect that in our life. Meaning you know, not purposefully getting drunk, which leads to all kinds of problems, not dancing lewdly or provocatively, (grinding and all that).

But holding hands and kissing is not considered sinful. Unless you’re someone who easily falls into temptation, where even just a simple kiss could arouse you, then it’s better not to.

Basically it comes down to temperance. Being in control of our bodies instead of them controlling us. And of course, putting Christ above all else. For some, that may mean avoiding alcohol all together, for others maybe not.

Hope that made sense.

 

[LoyalViews]

Party away.

Don’t make partying the centre of your life: the centre of your life is your soul.

Partying is one of the many things we can do to enjoy ourselves but it’s not a necessity, and as long as you’re not doing anything sinful like taking drugs or getting drunk, intentionally, you’re not sinning.

 

[ready]

The scriptures has warned us about drunkenness and carousing. Pray and keep vigil, for you know not the day when Our Lord will call you to render an account of your life. It is best for you to pray and keep vigil, my friend. Heaven will be the *best *, and it will last for all of eternity! Don’t ruin your chances of getting there!