I am studying a certain religion and was told it is forbidden to drink coffee and tea by members of this religion. I was wondering why since it has been proven medically they are helpful in cases of some health problems as well as prevention of others. I also know that in the OLD testament we were forbidden to eat certain meat but that has all been forgotten with the New testament.
2006-11-18 00:37:36 · 11 answers · asked by chasccharles 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
because of the caffeine content in coffee, some teas, and some sodas- it is forbidden to use such "stimulants"
and it has not been forgotten with the new testament- it has more so adapted to more hygienic treatment of animal products through the years- it used to be very unsafe to eat meat, especially certain cuts of meat or meat of questionable origins, that's why there were so many dietary restrictions- some people still hold fast to their dietary beliefs while others have changed with the times
2006-11-18 00:43:28 · answer #1 · answered by dances with cats 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is support for the health benefits of tea and coffee...just as there is for alcohol. Wine is good for the heart, some doctors insist...but what good does that do when people are getting addicted and dying from kidney failure? One minor benefit can't make up for the many problems caused by alcohol. Coffee is the same. People are now going on about how it helps prevent Parkinson's and supposedly helps with headaches, but really, compared to all the other crap coffee does to us, does that matter? Coffee is an addictive stimulant. Drinking it over long periods of time stunts growth, ruins the lining in the esophagus and stomach, stains and contributes heavily to tooth decay, insomnia and irregular sleeping patterns (which sounds like the same thing but isn't), migraines (in spite of what some studies are trying to claim), muscle spasms, nausea, gastrointestinal and heart problems, anxiety, depression, irritability...and so much more. Even that sense of having more energy and sharper senses is false, because coffee drinkers inevitably crash, and that extra sensory perception is on the same level as what a drug user experiences--one or two senses SEEM sharper, but the brain is really going crazy and not processing much at all. Coffee and tea are extremely unhealthy. Visit a nutritionist. They'll tell you the same. We're just fortunate that God chose to warn us early on. And if Mormons are wrong, why is it that we tend to live at least two years longer than other groups and have fewer health problems? You may cite one or two studies in favor of drinking coffee, but everything else negates that. In any case, though, caffeine is not the reason we were told to avoid coffee and tea. In truth, no reason was ever given. Health experts and those who have studied this have given us plenty, but when the commandment came out, we were only told to avoid the hot drinks. It's not really about the caffeine, though of course there's excessive amounts in both coffee and tea, and that's not healthy, either. Caffeine in moderation is fine...but coffee and tea are not.
2016-05-22 00:37:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some cases, it has to do with the stimulant effects of caffeine and as it's considered a drug, it's not to be taken. I think that a lot of religion who once had that restriction have eased it. However, many have not and thus you still have a restriction.
The meat restrictions are not eased up on specific religions, such as Judism and Islam. However, they are Old Testament religions. One explanation that was given to me, by a biblical scholar, is that it was necessary at that time to have restrictions so people did not get sick. As civilization progressed, those restrictions were not as necessary because of better food practices. Therefore, newer faiths did not need those types of laws.
Namaste!
2006-11-18 00:44:09 · answer #3 · answered by thedarkduchess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the most established cultural phenomenons about religion is the creation of special dietary laws. All religions have them, some more extreme than others. The basic purpose is to create and maintain group solidarity through a ritual exercise of self-denial. This makes the person feel special and prompts them to stay within the group.
2006-11-18 00:42:48 · answer #4 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be talking about Mormons or 7 Day Adventists who live an extremely healthy life style. Coffee and tea both have caffeine as do the colas which as you MUST know is a stimulant not exactly healthy
2006-11-18 00:41:52 · answer #5 · answered by devora k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It still contains caffeine, which is considered in some cultures and religions to be a drug-stimulant and therefore not permitted. Not all religions adhere to the New Testament.
2006-11-18 00:40:17 · answer #6 · answered by Emm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
caffeine is a drug which is a stimulant. there are certain Religious Belief Systems which also forbid liqueur, smoking for similar reasons. yet other cultures use these types of stimulants to help enhance the connection to GOD under strict control of the Religious leaders.
2006-11-18 00:48:31 · answer #7 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Caffiene, being a mild stimulant, can affect one's behavior; some religions prohibit it on this basis, pointing out that it can certainly be used as a mind-altering drug. (And there are religions that do indeed use caffiene as a mind-altering drug...)
2006-11-18 00:40:52 · answer #8 · answered by angk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion makes rules that are not based on science.
Health is not the issue, discipline is.
2006-11-18 00:40:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question is another perfect example of the devil and his ability to distract us from Jesus Christ and him crucified.
All the side issues of very little meaning are asked and no one hears the message of Jesus Christ for them.
We are sinners in need of saving.
Thanks be to God for His grace.
Thanks be to God for His saving us through the person Jesus Christ.
2006-11-18 00:46:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋