'teetotaler' - is it religious?

Posted by Guy (yes, really) on November 10, 2000

i dont drink alcohol. I am also an atheist.
i have considered referring to myself as a
teetotaler, but I am not sure wether or not
the word implies religiousness. does it?
what is the origin of the word, in any case?

thank you very much

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