Wine on Fire, 1886
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Wine on Fire, 1886
Temperance activists in Broadway Tabernacle, New York, USA, set fire to communion wine, lest it tempt them into Satans lap
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1886 Activists Broadway Communion Tabernacle Temperance Tempt Wine Satans
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This striking image captures a pivotal moment in the Temperance Movement of the late 19th century in the United States. In this photograph, titled "Wine on Fire," a group of Temperance activists are seen gathered in the Broadway Tabernacle in New York City, setting fire to a large container of communion wine. The Temperance Movement, which advocated for the complete prohibition of alcohol, believed that the consumption of even sacred wine during religious services could be a slippery slope towards temptation and sin. The year was 1886, and the fervor of the Temperance Movement was at an all-time high. The activists, dressed in their Sunday best, are shown standing around the burning container, some with determined expressions, others with looks of solemnity or even triumph. The fire, which illuminates their faces, casts an ominous glow over the scene. The image is a powerful reminder of the passion and conviction that fueled the Temperance Movement, and the lengths to which some were willing to go to promote their cause. It also speaks to the larger cultural and social issues of the time, including the role of religion in shaping public opinion and the ongoing debate over the place of alcohol in American society. Today, the Temperance Movement may be best known for its success in bringing about Prohibition in the 1920s, but this photograph offers a glimpse into the grassroots activism and moral fervor that drove the movement long before that landmark legislation. It is a fascinating window into a pivotal moment in American history, and a reminder of the power of collective action and conviction.
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