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by Kanukipper on April 21st, 2008
Mormons have four books of scripture that they follow. There are the Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price. According to the Mormons, Doctrine and Covenants is a collection of revelations from God to Joseph Smith. These revelations are considered holy writ and as applicable as anything from the Bible. Doctrine and Covenants addresses a variety of topics such as how to form and organize the church.
One particular chapter addresses how to care for your body. After Joseph Smith's wife, Emma, asked him if smoking and drinking were activities of godly men Smith said he didn't know and proceeded to pray to God for the answer. His prayers resulted in what is now referred to as the Word of Wisdom (D&C 89).
The Word of Wisdom addresses the topic of alcohol among other things. D&C 89:5-7 specifically talks about wine and strong drink. It is unclear from the text whether or not beer and ales are included; however the prophets of the church, who are believed to be true prophets who are intermediaries between God and mankind, have interpreted this to include all forms of alcohol.
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So the source was not Old or New Testament, but the books that are not common to the other monotheistic faiths. Useful to know. Thanks.
by Nuttsky on April 21st, 2008
Good answer for the most part, but Joseph Smith is not the only modern Prophet whose revelations are recorded in The Doctrine and Covenants.
by laie_techie on November 9th, 2008
You should clarify why Emma asked Joseph. It was actually because they chewed during meetings and Emma was sick and tired of cleaning up all the tobacco juice and other litter. She asked JS if he could place a ban on them.
by Martureo on June 25th, 2009