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religious health practices
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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 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...