Care for some Caffeine?

[TripletDaddy]

So yes, a change was made.

BKP!

[byu71]

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.

It also doesn't prevent eating ice cream, cookies and donuts to excess.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

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.

I believe it is called revelation, I'm not the most churchy guy around though.

[Colly Wolly]

I believe it is called revelation, I'm not the most churchy guy around though.

God stepped in on the exact wording of this PR statement.

[Jeff Lebowski]

They totally changed it! $#&*#*@*@(@!!!!

Last night's version:

Finally, another small correction: 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.

Today's version:

Finally, another small correction: 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. *

* This posting has been updated since it was orginally published.

EDIT: Whoops. Missed Indy's post.

[PaloAltoCougar]

The word of wisdom officially makes absolutely no sense now....

When asked why we Mormons drink hot chocolate, Postum (yeccchh!) and herbal teas in view of the "hot drinks" prohibition, but not coffee or tea, some would offer "caffeine" as the reason. So what explanation does one provide now? I may mull this over on the back nine as I knock back an Arnold Palmer. Perhaps the answer is simply, "I know not, save the GAs commanded me." I'm ok with that.

Yeah . . . and your point.

Only that there are more happy, caffeinated peeps out there today.

[smokymountainrain]

When asked why we Mormons drink hot chocolate, Postum (yeccchh!) and herbal teas in view of the "hot drinks" prohibition, but not coffee or tea, some would offer "caffeine" as the reason. So what explanation does one provide now? I may mull this over on the back nine as I knock back an Arnold Palmer. Perhaps the answer is simply, "I know not, save the GAs commanded me." I'm ok with that.

I never used the caffeine excuse anyway. Mine was always your "...GAs commanded me". I'm okay with that as well. I love coffee, but obedience to the commandments, as silly as some may seem, has worked for me. Until that changes, I will toe the line, baby!

[Maximus]

They totally changed it! $#&*#*@*@(@!!!!

Last night's version:

Today's version:

it still says does not mention caffieene

[kccougar]

it still says does not mention caffieene

The new one is as watered down as all past statements have been, and this little event will ensure lively EQ and SS arguments continue for years to come.

[pellegrino]

another thing that I don't like about this press release is that it further solidifies lds newsroom as the means by which doctrine or doctrinal clarification is disseminated. I find that to be a cowardly and non committal approach.

[Jeff Lebowski]

The new one is as watered down as all past statements have been, and this little event will ensure lively EQ and SS arguments continue for years to come.

Exactly. The new version is so wishy washy as to be practically meaningless.

[DrumNFeather]

another thing that I don't like about this press release is that it further solidifies lds newsroom as the means by which doctrine or doctrinal clarification is disseminated. I find that to be a cowardly and non committal approach.

What would you prefer? A talk by Elder Holland at GC?

"These otherwise cowardly and misguided attempts to bend the rules of the Word of Wisdom show just how desperate church detractors and fringe believers are."

I bet that would go over well!

[Indy Coug]

another thing that I don't like about this press release is that it further solidifies lds newsroom as the means by which doctrine or doctrinal clarification is disseminated. I find that to be a cowardly and non committal approach.

1. Who signs off on this stuff before it gets posted to the website?

2. Who comes back later on to override the guy that signed off on the stuff?

[Sullyute]

Originally Posted by Last Night
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

.

Originally Posted by Today
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.

The Lord giveth and the PR department taketh away.

[Donuthole]

Exactly. The new version is so wishy washy as to be practically meaningless.

Not to mention that you can actually make a decent "legislative intent" type argument against caffeine, based on the direction of the revision from the original statement.

EDIT: In fact, I'm certain there is some HP bucking for a Bishopric position out there who is already incorporating that into his next pre-written talk.