Fun fact, the Bible doesn't actually call either a sin. The closest match is when Pharisees spoke against the fact that Jesus was doing them both, but they lack

Fun fact, the Bible doesn't actually call either a sin. The closest match is when Pharisees spoke against the fact that Jesus was doing them both, but they lacked sources. Now, "temperance" (= "moderation") and "sobriety" (= "seriousness") are commands, but those are both orthogonal to alcohol consumption. Gluttony is likely related though, depending on definition. Sects generally form (and mutate) in one of three ways: 1. We're facing some real problem, so I should invent something to fix it. 2. There's something I want to do that current traditions disallow, so I'll make my own traditions with blackjack and hookers. 3. I should be the one in charge. #1 is a good fit here - the problems of excessive alcohol consumption (and human inability to stop after just a little) are well-attested through the ages, even before automobiles expanded the ability to kill others.