Why the Mormons don't drink caffeine?

Answer 1

There is no religious prohibition against the consuming of caffeine for Jehovah's Witnesses. Whether they consume caffeine therefore rests a personal decision.

ANSWER FROM ONE OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES...

We can and do consume caffeine in such products as coffee, pop and other food stuffs.

Answer 2

Assuming you are asking whether JWs have a restriction against the consumption of caffeine, and the answer is no they do not have any such restriction. They do not see anything wrong with the consumption of beverages containing caffeine. There is nothing in The Bible, their primary source of guidance which would condemn the consumption of caffeine.

Answer 3

For a member of the L.D.S. Church not to drink caffeine is a personal decision that each member has taken upon his/her self to follow.

The 'Word of Wisdom' was given as a Revelation (D&C 89) for members of the L.D.S. Church by their Prophet Joseph Smith in 1833. The 'Word of Wisdom' requires members NOT to drink hot drinks (coffee or tea) and strong drinks (wine, alcohol & beer).

Starting in 1918, official church publications have occasionally published articles by medical practitioners that warn of the health risks of consuming caffeine.

With reference to cola drinks, the Church has never officially taken a position on this matter, but the leaders of the Church have advised, and we do now specifically advise, against the use of any drink containing harmful habit-forming drugs under circumstances that would result in acquiring the habit. Any beverage that contains ingredients harmful to the body should be avoided. (Priesthood Bulletin, Feb. 1972)

However, in November 2010, the Salt Lake Tribune noted that in the 2010 church Handbook, which sets out the official position of the church on health and social issues, no position on drinking Coca-Cola or caffeinated drinks is included.

Note: Almost all of the ENERGY Drinks contain caffeine and some over the counter medicines. If you are concerned about an item that has caffeine in it, READ THE LABEL. Here are some of the beverages or sodas that contain caffeine, but notice that some of the beverages are Creme Sodas, Root Beers and Oranges. Here is a list:

• A&W Creme Soda (29 mgs of caffeine)
• Barq's Root Beer (23 mgs of caffeine)
• Big Red Soda (34 mgs of caffeine)
• Cherry Coke (34 mgs of caffeine)
• Coca Cola C2 (34 mgs of caffeine)
• Coca Cola Classic (35 mgs of caffeine)
• Coca-Cola Zero (35 mgs of caffeine)
• Coke Zero (46 mgs of caffeine)
• Diet A&W Creme Soda (22 mgs of caffeine)
• Diet Cherry Coca-Cola (34 mgs of caffeine)
• Diet Coke (45 mgs of caffeine)
• Diet Coke with Lemon (45 mgs of caffeine)
• Diet Coke with Lime (45 mgs of caffeine)
• Diet Coke with Splenda (34 mgs of caffeine)
• Diet Dr. Pepper (41 mgs of caffeine)
• Diet Mello Yello (51 mgs of caffeine)
• Diet Mountain Dew (55 mgs of caffeine)
• Diet Mr. Pibb (40 mgs of caffeine)
• Diet Pepsi (36 mgs of caffeine)
• Diet Pepsi Max (69 mgs of caffeine)
• Diet RC Cola (47 mgs of caffeine)
• Diet Ruby Red Squirt (39 mgs of caffeine)
• Diet Sunkist Orange Soda (42 mgs of caffeine)
• Diet Vanilla Coke (45 mgs of caffeine)
• Diet Wild Cherry Pepsi (36 mgs of caffeine)
• Dr. Pepper (41 mgs of caffeine)
• Dr. Pepper 10 (51 mgs of caffeine)
• Mello Yello (53 mgs of caffeine)
• Mountain Dew (54 mgs of caffeine)
• Mountain Dew Baja Blast (34 mgs of caffeine)
• Mountain Dew Code Red (54 mgs of caffeine)
• Mountain Dew Game Fuel (120 mgs of caffeine)
• Orange Rush (250 mgs of caffeine)
• Pepsi Diet Lemon (48 mgs of caffeine)
• Pepsi Diet Lime (50 mgs of caffeine)
• Pepsi One (55 mgs of caffeine)
• Pepsi-Cola (38 mgs of caffeine)
• Pibb Xtra (41 mgs of caffeine)
• Pibb Zero (41 mgs of caffeine)
• RC Cola (45 mgs of caffeine)
• RC Cola, Cherry (41 mgs of caffeine)
• Ruby Red Squirt (39 mgs of caffeine)
• Shasta Cola (43 mgs of caffeine)
• Sunkist Orange Soda (41 mgs of caffeine)
• Sunkist Solar Fusion (39 mgs of caffeine)
• Tab (47 mgs of caffeine)
• Vanilla Coke (34 mgs of caffeine)
• Wild Cherry Pepsi (38 mgs of caffeine)

Answer 4

Actually, many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) do drink caffeine. It is a personal choice. Mormons are asked to avoid any "harmful" and "habit-forming substances" - some believe this includes caffeine and others do not. Most Mormons would probably drink a caffeinated soda, but not something with a higher caffeine content such as energy drinks or caffeine pills (unless subscribed by a medical professional).

Mormons do avoid alcoholic drinks, coffee, and most teas, as these have been specifically mentioned by Church leaders.

Answer 5

I don't know if saying they 'don't believe in caffeine' is the right way to put it... Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) follow a health code called The Word of Wisdom. The Word of Wisdom says that we should avoid all "strong drinks" and "hot drinks". Church leaders over the years have defined these as anything alcoholic, coffee, tea, or 'containing harmful or addictive substances'. Caffeine has never been specifically mentioned, so it is a personal choice whether a Church member decides to drink caffeinated sodas or not. Some choose not to, but many Mormons drink caffeinated sodas on a regular basis.

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