History and the Dangers of Alcohol
History of alcohol as long as the history of human civilization. The archaeologists said that alcohol appeared first in the era of Ancient Egyptian civilization. Then, development continued in the period of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. From where alcoholic beverages continues to grow and become a part of human civilization.
Of the earlier history various types of alcoholic beverages in various parts of the earth, each with a uniqueness to make, which can not be separated from the local culture. From a sociological viewpoint, drinking hard in some places Indonesia is part of the customs of local communities. For example, the community culture of Irian Jaya, Manado, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Java, Bali and some other areas to use liquor in their customary rituals. This traditional ritual to drive members of the public to consume liquor. In Section II describes the various types of alcoholic beverages in the world, including in Indonesia, to increase the repertoire of the reader.
Then, if you want to know about the religious views and beliefs about alcohol, you’ll find it in chapter III. We are aware, the Indonesian people culturally different from western culture. Therefore, the opinions of religious scholars in the world is different about whether or not allowed to drink alcohol. Anticipating this, a religious scholar who was studying at Al Azhar University in Cairo tried to donate the writing on the viewpoint of Islam against alcohol.
Alcohol was an issue that quite a dilemma. Therefore, alcohol has been part of the customs at several places in Indonesia. Papuan society, Manado, and Bali often make liquor as part of traditional rituals. Customary ritual is one that encourages community members to consume liquor. Noted, from this habit that resulted in the death of hundreds, perhaps thousands! Like for example that occurred in Papua. Already hundreds of people killed by drink oplosan there. From January to August 2008, more than 53 people from the Central Mountains residents were killed by booze.
That’s what happened in Indonesia. While in the western world there, it is common for people addicted to drink alcohol there. Starting from ordinary people, top artists, politicians, athletes are in fact more concerned about health! Thus, in Australia, America, Europe, China and other continents to apply strict rules against alcohol consumption. Chapter IV will narrate interesting stories about drinking alcohol in various parts of the earth.