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Green Bay, Wis., has the highest percentage of adults who regularly drink heavily and the Provo-Orem, Utah, area the lowest percentage, according to a new study by 24/7 Wall Street that examined the percentage of adults who report binge or heavy drinking within the past 30 days.

“ON THE EIGHTH DAY MAN CREATED BEER.” So claims the Church Brew Works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a brewery housed in a former church building.

These days, colleges expect their students to drink like fish and hook up frequently. And they’re just trying to keep a lid on it. Sort of.

What is the Christian view on gay marriage? Are spiritual gifts biblical? Can Christians drink alcohol? These are some of the topics that often cause heated controversy within the church today. Christians take very different opinions on these issues and both sides refer to Scripture to support their views. Discernment is certainly necessary, even among a group of believers in today's culture. Whatever your views on each of these topics, hopefully reading this list of the areas where the church often experiences division will encourage us as Christ-followers to strive for unity within our own churches and even across denominations, because although there is much division and controversy among the broader church, there are also core doctrines that unite us. <p><p>Photo courtesy: Thinkstockphotos.com

Now that marijuana or cannabis is legal for recreation use in some states, how should Christians view recreational use of it?

Christian leader R. C. Sproul, Jr. has been arrested for a DUI--a fact that is ironic given his advocacy for drinking alcohol in moderation.

Iraq’s parliament has passed a law banning the sale, production, and purchase of alcohol which primarily affects the country’s Christian population.

Perry Noble, the former pastor of NewSpring Church in South Carolina, recently updated his supporters on his process of rehabilitation after he was fired over alcohol abuse.

The stance toward drinking alcohol within Christianity varies widely. Some believe that Christians’ freedom in Christ allows for moderate, social drinking, while others believe the best approach is total abstinence.

Megachurch pastor Perry Noble has been fired from his position as head pastor of NewSpring Church after the church’s board of directors accused him of alcohol abuse.