Trivia: What was Matthew’s occupation? - 1. Is speaking in tongues babbling?

• 1. I thought you taught is was not right to drink alcohol. In one answer, I got the idea you thought it was alright. Please comment.
• 1. I heard the Bible says not to “mix the tribes.” Does that refer to races or what?
• 1. Paul said he was not called to baptize. So, baptism is not a means to salvation.
• 1. You said Jesus created the world. I thought God created the world. Please explain.
• 1. Does it tell what we will do with our crowns? Rev. 4:10 says the elders cast their crowns at the feet of Jesus.
• 1. You compared God to a father punishing his children. A father would not condemn his child to eternal damnation, so how can a loving God do so?