Like the soda. I know it's a stupid question, but I was just wondering. If they can't, why?
2007-12-20 10:54:21 · 11 answers · asked by LISA STEWART R 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Someone just said that they can't have coffee. Why?
2007-12-20 11:04:02 · update #1
Yes, I drink it.
While it is not a technical violation of the Word of Wisdom, Latter-day Saints are encouraged by Church leaders to avoid caffeinated drinks. It is believed that caffeine in large quantities, such as found in caffeinated soft drinks, is not good for the body and therefore violates the spirit of the Word of Wisdom. While many Latter-day Saints drink decaffeinated cola drinks, some people have suggested that we should avoid the empty calories of those beverages in favor of something more nutritious. It is well established that many people are overweight and yet also do not receive enough nutrition in their diets. The popularity of cola beverages has been linked to both problems in recent studies (See CNN Report on 2/15/01)
2007-12-21 08:18:47 · answer #1 · answered by notoriousnicholas 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Big Bad Joseph Smith had a "revelation" that god didn't like alcohol, tobacco or "hot drinks." This last phrase has been interpreted as meaning tea and coffee.
Up until a few years ago, caffeinated soda fell into a grey area. Many Mormons drank it (I know a few who have no issues taking No-Doz) but some thought that the prohibition against tea and coffee was due to their caffeine content and extended their personal prohibition to caffeinated soda; as such, you never could get one at BYU. A couple years back, the current "prophet" declared that caffeinated soda was a no-no, too, but a lot of Mormons are addicted to caffeine and keep chugging.
2007-12-23 11:39:47 · answer #2 · answered by Unrepentant Fenian Bastard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the family history center is a Coke machine. It contains Coca-Cola with and without caffeine. Some individuals have made an assumption that caffeine is the reason that coffee and tea are prohibited. This is not correct. Decaffinated coffee is not allowed, either. There are other acids in coffee and tea that are worse than caffeine. Put denture material in coffee or tea over night and see how stained they become.
When ever there is a function with sodas, it is usually root beer or sprite. This is because we know some would make a case about cola being unhealthy, and in fact it is. It is not, however, contrary to the letter of the commandments.
2007-12-21 10:48:32 · answer #3 · answered by Isolde 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, mormon people can drink coke. There is nothing that says we can't... I don't know where people come up with this stuff! Some mormon people choose on their own not to drink it because they don't want to ingest the caffiene, but it is not a "rule" that we can't drink coke. (or pepsi, or any other soda)
2007-12-20 19:31:39 · answer #4 · answered by annah618 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
most observant Mormons don't drink cola or coffee because they both have caffeine, which is a stimulant. Mormons avoid all stimulants and addictive substances like caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, drugs, etc
2007-12-20 19:36:44 · answer #5 · answered by jimbell 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Well, I know a lot of Mormons. They can´t drink coke due to the caffeine. They can´t drink alcohol, tobacco and caffeine.
2007-12-20 19:06:36 · answer #6 · answered by beaver 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If it is caffeine free coke, they can. Caffeine is the issue.
2007-12-23 13:30:57 · answer #7 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i live in a town full of them... they all drink diet! lol
oh and its because they have a whole bunch of bullsh.it rules that 'god' wants them to follow like no coffee, alcohol, no swearing, no smoking, no dating till your sixteen, chastity, modesty... the list goes on.
the mormons own the pepsi bottling company... they came up with a non-caffinated coke.
2007-12-20 19:07:14 · answer #8 · answered by athenaperkins 1 · 1⤊ 4⤋
caffein is a drug it can harm the body
2007-12-20 22:11:23 · answer #9 · answered by petelee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can have coke, but they cannot have coffee.
2007-12-20 19:00:59 · answer #10 · answered by CM 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋