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Why can't Mormons drink coffee, but they can drink Coke? Why can't they drink herbal teas? Why does the temperature of the drink matter? If their Coke gets warm, can they still drink it?

By taber1 Asked Aug 15 2007 9:17PM
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by Glenn Blaylock on Aug 16, 2007 at 12:43 am Permalink

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To be honest, we don't really know why the Lord prohibited coffee and tea. It has been assumed that it is because of the caffeine they contain, but the prohibition does not officially extend to other caffeinated beverages. Some of our leaders have discouraged these other beverages, but this has never been raised to the same level as the prohibitions against coffee or tea. Others have proposed other reasons for this restriction, but we really don't know why the Lord forbade them.

By the way, herbal teas and hot chocolate are allowed.
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by Krys on Aug 15, 2007 at 9:18 pm Permalink

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The truth is that they cannot drink caffeinated beverages,although some will drink soda for "headaches".

Hot drinks are prohibited in general because of scripture, but in practice, it is interpreted to mean herbal teas and hot chocolate are usually accepted.
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Avatar seanmcox Dec, 15 2007 at 12:33 PM
Your use of the word "prohibited" is non-standard and will be oft misunderstood. My dictionary gives the word "prohibit" as 1. To forbid by authority 2. To prevent, preclude; and that is what I read into the word. That may not be what you meant, but it is what it means to others and hence others like myself will take issue with you, as your wording communicates an inaccuracy.
"Discouraged" is a much more accurate word.
Avatar Krys Dec, 16 2007 at 06:24 PM
Read the Words of Wisdom and Pearl of Great Price.... Compare these to the beliefs held by the members. Perhaps it is more cultural than scripture, but that depends on the amount of importance you put on these teachings I just named.
Further, read the discourses of the past prophets, or any of the Mormon-centered theology books from Ricks junior college or BYU. Sorry to disagree with you, however, your understanding seems fairly shallow. Good luck with that.
Avatar seanmcox Dec, 17 2007 at 08:40 AM
Goodness, now I understand where these rabid pro-caffeiners get their stereotype of anti-caffeiners like me.
How rude... and unnecessarily contentious.


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