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I just happened upon your comment to colormebemused where you stated something to the effect that there is nothing in the Bible that supports prohibitions of vices.

I'm not so sure you're right on that one. In the Old Testament, Leviticus in particular God seems to issue msny of them. One in particular that sticks out in my mind is the law against adultery, Leviticus 20:10. Adulterers were to be put to death. That was the law of the land in Israel. I think that if there is any arguement for your cause it is Deuteronomy 30:19 "...I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therfore choose life..." Man given the choice to make for himself.

Is adultery your only example? If yes, I think I win the case. Arguably, adultery is a violation of a contract, not a prohibition. There aren't any of our "modern" Prohibitions, eg of alcohol, someDrugs, tobacco, etc. in the Bible.