Four out of 10 religious students say they abstain entirely, compared to only two out of 10 of all students.
But religious organizations say they do not attempt to control members' drinking habits--instead, drinking becomes an individual choice.
Dharma, the largest Hindu religious organization, as well as Hillel, the center of Jewish activity on campus, serve a wide range of students, some of whom choose to drink and some do not.
"We don't really have a say. This is more of an individually-driven decision," says Mauli A. Shah '02, a Dharma board member. "Religion and partying are two separate things."
Hillel serves wine on Friday nights, and occasionally a bottle of Schnappes for post-Sabbath snacks on Saturday.
"When we do drink, it's not to get drunk but to enjoy religion or the taste," says Sarah D. Beller '03, a Hillel participant. "When you grow up with wine every Friday night, it's not a big deal."
"In fact, on Purim, you're supposed to get drunk, though no alcohol is allowed at Hillel," she adds.
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