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by edndori on January 7th, 2009
That is correct.
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The reason we do so is a revelation from God telling us that Hot drinks, strong drinks and tobacco are things we should not consume. The prophet has further told us that the drinks referred to are specifically: Coffee, China teas (herbal teas are ok) and alcohol.
While there has been much conjecture on the subject, the simple fact is that God has not told us why these are bad for us. Just that they are.
And we have been willing to take his word for it.
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Good answer, edndori. However, can you cite anyplace that says that herbal teas are okay? To the best of my knowledge, the Church has never taken any position on whether or not any particular type of “tea” be prohibited.
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by the Otter on January 7th, 2009
thank you. That is an excelent question.
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Checking it out I found that the original revelation of the Word of Wisdom also states: "And again, verily I say unto you, all wholesome herbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man. Every herb in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof; all these to be used with prudence and thanksgiving.
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I was incorrect in saying they are ok.
I should have said they are not specifically prohibited by it.
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Just about anything water soluable can be made in to a tea, and not everything that can be is wholesome.
Find out before you drink it. Use your head.
by edndori on January 8th, 2009
Exactly. The definition of “tea” has been left up to the individual, which is exactly why each of us must—as you rightly state—use his or her head. :-)
Thanks again!
by the Otter on January 9th, 2009