"Alcohol is a poison, harmful to the soul and body, therefore it is a great sin to drink alcohol and to offer it to others, and it is an even greater sin to produce and sell this poison" Tolstoy

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There are many foods and substances that when ingested in excess are toxic or poisonous to the body, but when used in moderation are just fine and not harmful.

So yes, when alcohol is consumed in excess or compulsively it certainly is poison, but when used in moderation it is not. As far as being harmful to the soul or being a sin, there have been many spiritual and religious leaders who have imbibed in alcohol. Jesus turned water into wine.