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LDS Church
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Why Can’t Mormons Drink Coffee? The Hidden History & Modern Meaning
The answer lies in a document few Mormons read cover-to-cover but nearly all live by: the Word of Wisdom , a section of scripture revealed in 1833 to Joseph...
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Why Mormons Don’t Drink Coffee: The Hidden Faith, Science, and Culture Behind the Ban
At its core, the ban on coffee (alongside tea, alcohol, tobacco, and other substances) stems from a divine mandate known as the Word of Wisdom , a health code...
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Why Mormons Avoid Coffee: The Surprising History and Modern Reality Behind the Ban
The prohibition isn’t absolute—Mormons drink tea, soda, and even some caffeinated medications—but the line between permissible and forbidden is drawn with...
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Why Can’t Mormons Drink Hot Drinks? The Hidden Rules Behind LDS Temple Restrictions
The restriction extends beyond caffeine to all hot beverages, including herbal teas and even decaffeinated coffee. This broader rule has puzzled outsiders for...
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Why Can’t Mormons Have Coffee? The Hidden History Behind the Ban
The ban isn’t arbitrary. It stems from a foundational scripture called the Word of Wisdom , a health code revealed in 1833 to Joseph Smith, the founder of the...
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Why Can’t Mormons Have Coffee? The Hidden Rules Behind LDS Dietary Laws
The ban extends beyond coffee to all "hot drinks" made from the "bean of the coffee tree" or "the leaf of the tea plant," a phrasing that has sparked centuries...