Mormons believe that we have been commanded to abstain from alcoholic drinks. That being said, every Mormon is free to drink alcohol if they so desired, just as they are free to act contrary to any other commandment.

Within the standards of the Church? No. However, you do get those who claim to be LDS, staggering around with a lampshade on their head, completely hammered. They really aren't LDS. If you do find someone running around with a lampshade on their head, and they're NOT drunk, THEY'RE probably LDS. The thing is, people (frankly) get stupid when they drink. We don't need it. We can drink WATER and be just as idiotic, but we can always snap back into reality if need be. Those who are drunk can't.

My view on this subject is a little different. I believe that if all of our members truly followed the doctrine of the church, then there wouldn't be any fat members of the church. The reasoning behind no alcohol is anyone drinking it might drink it in excess and therefore be under the influence of it. The person is then unable to make clear decisions, and might do something stupid. Why is it excepted to use food as a vice? It is used the same way as alcohol, and drugs everyday and yet it is not talked about. I feel that it is up to the individual person, not the church, to make the decision if they should have alcohol. If you can't just have one beer, then you should not drink. But by that same reasoning if you do not have portion control, then you should seek help with your eating. My whole point is, to find out if something is really bad, then you need to pray about it. Thats the only way to find the true right answer.

Do Mormons follow Jesus? Jesus drank wine. His first miracle was turning water into wine. Wine was served at the final passover he celebrated with his disciples? There was a group of dedicated people in the scriptures called Nazarties who didn't drink any product of the vine and did not cut their hair, however they took this vow upon themselves.

Are we allowed alcohol? Well, no-one has a gun to our heads, but the doctrine is clear: God has said (in 1833) that it isn't good for us to drink "wine or strong drink". It wasn't a commandment in Bible times. Why was it OK then and not now? God knows best, but probably they didn't have such problems as drink driving or spiked drinks, and less people were raped while drunk (although there were still some - and the Bible does discourage getting drunk). Also, note that God said in 1833 that this was "adapted to the capacity of the weak and the weakest". Some people just can't handle alcohol (or other drugs). God wouldn't want us to find out the hard way.

Are Mormons allowed to drink alcohol? Allowed by whom? If they choose to drink alcohol, they will one day answer to the Lord. The Church does not have an alcohol police, checking every bar, or saloon, or nightclub, etc where alcohol is sold or available. But when they come in for a Temple Recommend Interview they will be ask if they keep the Word of Wisdom. Their answer whether, yes or no, will be recorded in heaven and they will have to face the Lord himself for his approval, to enter heaven. However if they answer no, the Bishop is bound to inquire as to what extent the Word of wisdom is not kept. A no answer does not always mean alcohol. But the Bishop is a Judge in Israel and has the right and authority to approve or disapprove a Temple Recommend, for whatever he feels is right. The Stake President is also a Judge in Israel and he must also approve a Recommend. So each individual is given two chances to tell the truth and receive spiritual confirmation from both men of God. Or be encouraged to repent as needed through inspiration from the Lord. It is really a matter between the individual and the Lord. And one way or another the Lord always wins...Later

According to D&C 89, we are to abstain from alcohol except for the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, and in that case it should be of our own making. Another section informs us the actual emblems used in the Sacrament don't matter as long as it's done in remembrance of Jesus' Atonement. It is now most common to use water. As others have said, the Church is made up of individuals who don't always follow everything the Church teaches.

How do you stop a mormon drinking all the beer at your party? Invite 2 Mormons observe the "Word of Wisdom" and are free to act as they see fit, those who keep the "Word of Wisdom" recieve blessings of health, those who dont do not.