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religious dietary laws
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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 Don’t Mormons Drink Coffee? The Surprising History & Modern Implications
For outsiders, the rule might seem arbitrary: a faith that thrives on community gatherings, where hot drinks flow freely, yet coffee remains conspicuously...
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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...