Why do Mormons reject drinking tea, coffee and chocolate?

Answer 1

The word of wisdom is a revelation, which is found in LDS D&C 89. it contains four parts:

an introduction (D&C 89:1-4)
a list of substances such as wine, strong drink, and tobacco that should not be used (D&C 89:5-9)
a list of foods that should be used, sometimes with certain limitations (D&C 89:10-17)
a promise to those who follow the guidelines (D&C 89:18-21)
Among the substances which the revelation indicates should not be ingested, the first is "wine or strong drink", which the revelation says should not be drunk. (An exception is allowed for the use of "pure wine" as part of the Sacrament, though the LDS Church invariably uses water nowadays in place of wine.) The revelation also advised against the consumption of tobacco and "hot drinks", which was later interpreted as meaning coffee and tea.

However the revelation also suggests proper uses for certain substances. It states that "strong drinks" are not to be ingested, but are appropriate when used "for the washing of your bodies"; likewise, while human ingestion of tobacco is forbidden, tobacco is said to be "an herb for bruises and all sick cattle, to be used with judgment and skill."

The list of foods and substances which the revelation encourages includes "wholesome herbs" and "fruit" "in the season thereof". Two years earlier, Smith had dictated a revelation against the Shaker practice of enforcing strict vegetarianism, with the qualification, however, that one who "wasteth flesh and hath no need" would be condemned. (D&C 49:18-21) In the Word of Wisdom, Smith's dictation similarly stated that flesh of domestic animals was to be eaten "sparingly", and ideally only in winter, cold weather, or famine. Flesh of wild beasts was to be eaten only in times of famine or "excess of hunger".

The revelation also encouraged the use of grains, particularly wheat. Barley was also encouraged for use in making "mild drinks".

The word of wisdom was a "principle with [a] promise". The promise given to those who followed the advice of the word of wisdom was as follows:

And all saints who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones; and shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures; and shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint. And I, the Lord, give unto them a promise, that the destroying angel shall pass by them, as the children of Israel, and not slay them. Amen. (D&C 89:18-21)

Answer 2

It says in one of their scriptures not to consume "hot drinks." A later prophet of theirs clarified it to mean "coffee and tea."
A lot of modern Mormons believe this is because of the caffeine content, and want to be extra safe by magnifying their commandments. But there are also plenty of Mormons who do drink soda, energy drinks and consume chocolate.

Answer 3

I know they reject coffee and tea because of caffeine. But ive never heard the chocolate thing. There a crazy cult.

Answer 4

i am not sure about the chocolate, but the tea and coffee with the caffiene tanning your insides they cannot do in good conscience.
When I say tanning I am referring to what is done to an animal hide to preserve it. coffee tea, soda etc have the same effect on your internal organs. Yuk, I know but it is true. Even after the rest of us find this out, we still do it. They are trying to take care of their temple for the Lord as requested by Him.

Answer 5

They don't drink tea,coffee and alcohol because Joseph Smith said so. They do eat chocolate.

Answer 6

They are against stimulants, and caffeine is a stimulant. Caffeine is found in all those substances. The last I knew, they would drink herbal teas (caffeine free), and drink hot chocolate.

The last one always surprised me, but at least 25 years ago they did.

Answer 7

Tea and chocolate I understand. But to deny banana flavored coffee is to deny God.

Answer 8

I guess because it contains caffeine which is related to drugs and I know they take religion so seriously that they fast once a month to cleanse their bodies keeping it pure.

Answer 9

cause a guy wrote in the book not to take caffeine.... but they don't tell you that in the same paragraph he also says not to drink ,drinks with ice in them.

Answer 10

they contain caffeine, and caffeine is a stimulant. mormons are not supposed to take in stimulants or depressants