Care for some Caffeine?

[Northwestcoug]

I guess the church won't be publishing any more articles like these:

http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.js...____&hideNav=1

[ERCougar]

Ha...that was exactly my thought, NWC.

The word of wisdom officially makes absolutely no sense now. And apparently allows the use of illicit drugs. Thanks for clarifying!

[myboynoah]

For some people I know, this announcement will be treated with the same awe and reverence once accorded the '78 announcement on the priesthood.

Yeah . . . and your point.

[byu71]

It's weird that BYU doesn't sell caffeinated Coke on campus. The people running the Church need to tell the people running BYU that Coke is okay.

I think BYU promotes the higher law. No beards, no tats, no caffeine.

[wuapinmon]

I think BYU promotes the higher law. No beards, no tats, no caffeine.

Only those with our C&EMS can sport beards and not risk hellfire.

[dabrockster]

Only those with our C&EMS can sport beards and not risk hellfire.

HA.. I was about to post something similar..


I will say this.. The thought of having a Mtn Dew in LaVell Edwards Stadium would be heavenly...

MAKE IT HAPPEN TSM!!! We all know you share the same thirst for it..

[wuapinmon]

HA.. I was about to post something similar..


I will say this.. The thought of having a Mtn Dew in LaVell Edwards Stadium would be heavenly...

MAKE IT HAPPEN TSM!!! We all know you share the same thirst for it..

THAT WOULD REQUIRE A CONTRACT WITH PEPSI!

[Sleeping in EQ]

Once in a while the powers that be have to snub the "look beyond the mark" ultra-orthodox types.

We'll have caffeinated drinks displayed on BYU campus (and not just hidden away in professors' fridges) by 2020. BYU-I will have them displayed by 2045.

And we'll be drinking green tea by 2060!

[TripletDaddy]

You go on national TV to represent the Church and what you say requires the Church to issue an official press release correcting your misinformation.

I bet Mrs. 2% feels like sh** today. And I bet her husband is drinking a Dr. pepper as we speak, probably with a smug grin on his face. Viva the 98%! We will prevail!

[YOhio]

THAT WOULD REQUIRE A CONTRACT WITH PEPSI!

Yes! Coca-Cola makes a much better cola soft drink than Pepsi! It's way more delicious!

[TripletDaddy]

http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/articl...ight-august-29

Did they change the text? I don't see the "doesn't go beyond this" sentence anymore?

[RC Vikings]

Ha...that was exactly my thought, NWC.

The word of wisdom officially makes absolutely no sense now. And apparently allows the use of illicit drugs. Thanks for clarifying!

It may be time to go back to the original intent.

[Green Monstah]

I posted on my FB page for half a second until I realized how stupid it was that I was bragging that the Church's health code didn't prevent me from drinking, sugary, carbonated beverages that are worse for me than a cup of black tea.

[Indy Coug]

Did they change the text? I don't see the "doesn't go beyond this" sentence anymore?

Despite what was reported, the Church does not prohibit the use of caffeine. The Church’s health guidelines, known in our scriptures as “the Word of Wisdom” (Doctrine and Covenants 89), prohibits alcoholic drinks, smoking or chewing of tobacco and “hot drinks” — taught by Church leaders to refer specifically to tea and coffee. The restriction does not go beyond this.

Despite what was reported, the Church revelation spelling out health practices (Doctrine and Covenants 89) does not mention the use of caffeine. The Church’s health guidelines prohibits alcoholic drinks, smoking or chewing of tobacco, and “hot drinks” — taught by Church leaders to refer specifically to tea and coffee.

So yes, a change was made.

[ERCougar]

So yes, a change was made.

Lol.
I'm trying to imagine the thinking that prompted the inclusion of the inaccurate and extraneous sentence in the first place. And then what prompted its removal.
Our PR department is so weird.