Vaping is clearly against the Word of Wisdom. The … The article said. What does it mean to live an intentional life? The gospel, in its doctrine, culture and environment — wherever that may be — can be used to help each individual better understand their bodies, their health, and how to keep growing and improving. I am guessing that most Latter-day Saints already knew that vaping and e-cigarettes went against the Word of Wisdom. The Word of Wisdom is a law of health for the physical and spiritual benefit of God's children. I’ve tried to find it in this thread and can’t find anything. I have to admit, I was a bit surprised by this New Era article that came out just a few months after the massive speculation. The health concept “healthy at every size” is similar to a principle shared by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in a recent general conference talk that encouraged people to “lift where you stand,” Cordell said. 311 posts Page 7 of 11. One study showed that nearly two-thirds of teen e-cigarette users thought that the pods they were vaping contained only flavoring. In the BYU Education Week course titled “Recognizing Our Doctrinal and Cultural Relationship between Faith and Physical Health” on Wednesday, Aug. 21, on the BYU campus in Provo, Utah, Cordell highlighted three main influencers that connect food and physical health to the gospel for Latter-day Saints. And what are the dangers of living an unintentional one instead? This includes the Word of Wisdom, but also includes gospel teachings like the power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the eternal perspective that all people are children of God. Also, iced tea is still tea. SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement on the Word of Wisdom.. 20 Since you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its rules: 21 “Do not handle! One of the last things it mentions is the importance of using “prudence and thanksgiving” in all things related to health. Not only did the church remind its followers (in the introduction) that coffee and tea are still not allowed, but also any type of drink that has coffee. Do not touch!”? After all, how can the church allow hot drinks such as hot chocolate (with caffeine in it, even!) I like how the NIV translates verse 23: “Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom . It’s anyone’s guess. On February 27, 1833, Joseph Smith received a revelation while inquiring of the Lord. For now, the Church has doubled down on the Word of Wisdom. In fact, D&C 89 doesn’t say anything about soda or other drinks with caffeine, even though I have been told by many former Mormons that they were taught this by their local leaders. only to finally back down in April 2019! It’s a choice that we make … about what we want to do and who we want to be.”. Critics of the Word of Wisdom might point out that the modern-day direction seems to cherry pick a bit from the original revelation which asks, for example, that members eat meat sparingly and only in times of winter, cold, or famine. As part of a culture of faith, Latter-day Saints understand that each person is striving to become like Christ — to become perfect. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles even titled a general conference talk “Be Ye Therefore Perfect.” But there is a caveat in that talk that is important, Cordell said. In a recent New Era article, the Church offered some clarifications to the Word of Wisdom, specifically concerning substances like mocha, latte, macchiato, espresso, green tea, iced tea, vaping, e-cigarettes, marijuana, and opioids. Education Week attendees listen and take notes during devotional at BYU Education Week in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. Could it be that the speculation of the possibility that coffee and tea was soon to be made kosher (so to speak) in Mormonism cause the leadership some angst. On February 27, 1833, the Lord revealed which foods should we eat and which substances … No one is expected to be perfect now or even in this lifetime. .” Given time, however, the Word of Wisdom provided no revelation that would make someone in the 21st century say, “Oh my, how did Joseph Smith know?” Instead of showing that coffee and tea are harmful, science has shown that they can be beneficial in moderation. Electronic vaporizers or e-cigarettes are devices people use to inhale mist, usually with various flavors. Keeping the perspective that one’s body is eternal can be a positive influence on how one views their health, he said. If there are too many complaints about female missionaries having to wear dresses, then they seem to be fine allowing them to wear slacks. If it’s healthy today, wasn’t it healthy at the time that Smith supposedly received his “revelation”? “The Atonement allows us to break down the boxes we put ourselves in,” he said. 17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. Such habit-forming substances should be avoided except under the care of a competent physician, and then used only as prescribed. 1. In short terms, it is a health code for the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints which we must abide by in order to go to the sacred temple and to have a healthy living. In a recent article in Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, John Ferguson, Jana Riess, and I share results from the 2016 Next Mormons Survey regarding observance of the Word of Wisdom among self-identified American Mormons. The Doubling Down of the LDS Church: The Word of Wisdom Ain’t Going Away, At Least for Now By Eric Johnson (Revised 8/27/2019) Prior to the April 2019 General Conference, there were some who were predicting a possible change in Mormonism to allow coffee and tea, both of which are banned in the Word of Wisdom. All rights reserved. Is it possible that because so many Mormons are tempted by hot drinks that the church will consider making this change in the near future? (Check out this article for evidence.) . Modern prophets and apostles have frequently taught that the Word of Wisdom warns us against substances that can harm us or enslave us to addiction. Imagine the rejoicing of retail establishments such as Starbucks and Beans and Brews throughout Utah, Idaho, Arizona and Wyoming if the current ban were ever to be lifted. After giving “some facts” about the Word of Wisdom, including that “the Lord forbids our using tobacco and ‘hot drinks,’ which, Church leaders have explained, means tea and coffee,” the article systematically went after four different items that some young people might get confused about. Many things, in moderation, can be justified, including a moderate intake of alcohol or coffee. Notice the phrase  “by revelation.” It’s a word that means different things to leaders today, but this was supposed to be God revealing His mind to Joseph Smith (and, ultimately, the Latter-day Saints). “The idea is that we are progressing. How you should — or shouldn’t — interpret the Word of Wisdom, according to one BYU professor. A church with leaders who proverbially stick their fingers into their mouths and pull them out so they can test the winds of popular opinion is a church that does not have any authority from God, whatsoever. In another way, I think the overall rule is silly. 19 They have lost connection with the head, from whom the whole body, supported and held together by its ligaments and sinews, grows as God causes it to grow. Even Apostle Bruce R. McConkie wrote. This also begs the question: Since the article was written to young people and caffeine seems to be the big taboo, then why are energy drinks such as Monster, Red Bull, and Rock Star not discussed? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints canonized the Word of Wisdom, essentially going all in on it. When it comes to the Word of Wisdom, people often focus on what they aren’t supposed to do, because it is easier to remember the things that say “don’t” in front of them. This flies in the fact of Colossians 2:1-23, which says. 18 Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you. See what the Tallahassee Florida Temple will look like Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the rendering and location of the Tallahassee Florida Temple. “Carbs are not the devil,” Cordell said, laughing and noting that some of the modern health trends claim as much. We are learning, and we are growing. Monday, December 09, 2019 Word of Wisdom Update: Be Cautious with Green Tea Extract Doubling down = A Surprise for Us Looking In On From the Outside. (2) Drinks with names that include café or caffé, mocha, latte, espresso, or anything ending in -ccino are coffee and are against the Word of Wisdom. The Word of Wisdom is a revelation given to the Prophet Joseph Smith as a response to an inquiry. “The caveat is ‘someday,'” he said. The church and its members should be called. Health isn’t just about what people shouldn’t do, it’s also about what they can do. or Postum but ban coffee and tea? However, in 2012 the church stated that caffeinated soda is not in violation of the Word of Wisdom. Yes, Smith did point out the harmful effects of tobacco, but this fact was even known in Joseph Smith’s day! The church article does not help clarify, one way or the other, this issue. Education Week attendees listen during a devotional on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. It is currently Tue Jan 12, 2021 9:53 pm. but should it REPLACE the smoking, then you would no longer be in line with the word of wisdom. Brigham Young (second president of the Church) related some of the circumstances leading up to the reception of the revelation: “The brethren came to that place for hundreds of miles to attend school in a little room probably no larger than eleven by fourteen. This, he said, was the main reason why hot drinks were banned by God. When people think about the relationship between food and the gospel in the context of the Church, often the first thing they think of is the Word of Wisdom, said Zachary Cordell, a registered dietician nutritionist, during a presentation at BYU Education Week. Why not? The Word of Wisdom is a hot topic lately, with earlier posts here at W&T (here and here) and BCC (here and here).It was the New Era article a couple of weeks ago that got things rolling, followed just a few days ago by the adult version released at the Mormon Newsroom. It’s the same thing with our health. After describing how “wine,” “strong drink,” and “tobacco” were. Once a person understands how the Atonement applies to them in all things, they won’t get stuck in a rut of thinking they can never change or that being healthy is too hard. Until maybe tomorrow or next week. ‘Mormon Land’: Word of Wisdom, gender bias, LGBTQ issues and more — Jana Riess talks about her landmark findings on LDS millennials Mormon Will the Mormon Word of Wisdom ever change? Discussions of Book of Mormon issues and evidences, plus other topics related to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On May 6, it was announced that Latter-day Saint couples married civilly are now … Last visit was: Tue Jan 12, 2021 9:53 pm . Notice the phrase  “by revelation.” It’s a word that means different things to leaders today, but this was supposed to be God revealing His mind to Joseph Smith (and, ultimately, the Latter-day Saints). The community for those interested in faithful discussions related to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members, known colloquially as "Mormons". With the legalization of marijuana in states where many Latter-day Saints reside (i.e. The church’s statement mentions vaping and e-cigarettes as prohibited substances.. And how many Mormons would be able to exult in being able to partake of something everyone else at the office has enjoyed for all those years! The "Word of Wisdom," which one must abide by in order to go to the temple, prevents members from using or consuming alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, coffee, tea, and "harmful substances. This statement is true, as vaping could be just as dangerous and addictive as tobacco. The Word of Wisdom specifically says “hot drinks,” so shouldn’t cold drinks be fine? Latter-day Saints, with the Word of Wisdom as a foundation and mindful of both the scriptures and the counsel of a living prophet, are encouraged to personalize their health regimen and-just like anyone else who chooses to live a healthy lifestyle-quickly realize that there are many paths and options. Before we discuss the church’s double-down move, we must first understand what Joseph Smith claimed to be told by God in the LDS scripture called the Doctrine and Covenants. The “Word of Wisdom” is a law of health revealed by the Lord for our physical and spiritual benefit. Other policy changes have been made just in the past year (2018-19), including: I remember a review of a book Bill McKeever and I wrote in 1994 (Questions to Ask Your Mormon Friends, Bethany House, 1994), now out of print. “It’s the principle that regardless of (your circumstances), you should do healthy things,” he said. What will Starr’s response be now if the church ever allowed for this change? Can you imagine how embarrassing it would be for the young person visiting a coffee shop ask the barista, “Does ______ have coffee in it?”? Or not? The only difference is that the leaves in black tea are fermented and in green tea they’re not. But there are also some instructions about what people should eat and how they should approach their overall relationship with food. One must ask, if caffeinated colas are allowed, why is “iced tea” (or iced coffees, for that matter) not allowed? Thank you! They’re both tea and against the Word of Wisdom. Prior to the April 2019 General Conference, there were some who were predicting a possible change in Mormonism to allow coffee and tea, both of which are banned in the Word of Wisdom. LDS Liberty Forum. In verse 4, Smith recorded the Lord saying, In consequence of evils and designs which do and will exist in the hearts of conspiring men in the last days, I have warned you, and forewarn you, by giving unto you this word of wisdom by revelation—. Should Mormons be considered “Christians” because the name Jesus is in their church’s title? Education Week attendees listen and take notes during devotional at BYU Education Week in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. Credit: Rebekah Baker, BYU. General Discussions. In one way, I give the leaders credit for standing firm on what has been traditionally taught. It is hard to figure out this current LDS administration out! Most vaping pods do contain nicotine, whether or not the users even know that. In this April 2019 file photo, people arrive for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' two-day conference in Salt Lake City, April 6, 2019 | Associated Press photo by … 1972: J. Spencer Kinard becomes the voice for Music and the Spoken Word. Such a person also goes into great detail about what they have seen; they are puffed up with idle notions by their unspiritual mind. Certainly the partaking of cola drinks, though not included within the measuring standard here set out, is in violation of the spirit of the Word of Wisdom (Mormon Doctrine, 1966, p. 845). For example, consider this article that describes “25 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Coffee that you may not know.” If the Word of Wisdom is a “health code,” then how could coffee be shown to be beneficial? Perhaps because there was such speculation in April, the church “doubled down” in August 2019 and declared, emphatically, that the Word of Wisdom remains in full force. Here are some facts about the Word of Wisdom: In Doctrine and Covenants 89:8–9, the Lord forbids our using tobacco and “hot drinks,” which, Church leaders have explained, means tea and coffee. Civil marriage. After all, these leaders denied children of homosexual parents to get baptized or blessed in 2015, with Nelson calling this decision a “revelation” in 2016. . That welds it to our culture and traditions. If so, I can only imagine the leaders will someday say “drink coffee and tea, but with moderation” in his pronouncement. (Is there anything wrong with drinking sodas with caffeine in them? The Word of Wisdom doesn’t mention it”, by the full name, not nicknamed (i.e., “Mormon”), went from three hours to two beginning in 2019, allowed to be blessed and baptized, contradicting an edict from 2015, said drinking coffee and tea could lead to esophageal cancer, 25 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Coffee that you may not know, “Why are Mormons not allowed to drink coffee?”, Why the LDS Church needs to take a tougher stance on the issue of abortion, 10 Reasons why the Multiple LDS Temples Have Nothing to do with the Biblical Temple in Jerusalem. For all the evolving personalized ways people interact with this purported revelation, probably just so they can hold their heads up in temple recommend interviews, I think tradition means a lot. ... 2019 … The church again restated that no tea, green or black, conforms to the rules. This Day in LDS History 1833: Joseph Smith receives Doctrine and Covenants 89, which comes to be known as the Word of Wisdom. 5:01 PM. A candidate for baptism or admittance to an LDS temple must agree to abide by the faith’s Word of Wisdom, a health code that bars the use of these substances. Although the facts of a person’s circumstances and their cultural and environmental influencers may mean that they are overweight, have limited access to fresh food, were raised with bad eating habits, or any number of other factors, that doesn’t mean they are destined to be unhealthy, Cordell said. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. The Word of Wisdom is a law of health for the physical and spiritual benefit of God’s children. In addition to the Word of Wisdom, the doctrine of the gospel gives Latter-day Saints an understanding that all people were created in the image of God. … You’re going to continue to mess up. “We believe that nothing is beyond God’s power and that we can do all things through Christ,” Cordell said. 23 Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence. But the principle of the word of wisdom would say it is ok to use to get off of an addiction. . The church clarified its interpretation of the Word of Wisdom, its dietary rules meant to keep members from consuming unhealthy substances. Medical uses are being studied, but just like many pain medications such as opioids, marijuana is an addictive substance. “The nice thing is that we have the agency to choose what we do with those influencers,” he said. And just so we’re on the same page, here is that short “Official Church Statement” in its entirety: Mormon Stories October 9, 2017 Addiction, Ex-Mormon Stories, Marriage & Family, Mixed-Faith Marriages, Top 15 Mental Health, Word of Wisdom 9 Comments As part 1 in a new Mormon Stories Podcast series on navigating mixed-faith marriages, we interview Kirsten and David Udy. Regardless of what health challenges a person faces, whether they are overweight or have health challenges like diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis, doing healthy things is going to make a person healthier, starting from where he or she is. (For a three-part Viewpoint on Mormonism week-long series on that topic titled “Reversing a Revelation” airing April 15-17, 2019, click the following links: Part 1   Part 2  Part 3). For discussion of freedom and political issues in general. Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. So, before you try what you think is just some new milkshake flavor, here are a couple of rules of thumb: (1) If you’re in a coffee shop (or any other shop that’s well-known for its coffee), the drink you’re ordering probably has coffee in it, so either never buy drinks at coffee shops or always ask if there’s coffee in it. The third influencer is a person’s environment. Education Week attendees listen and take notes during an Education Week devotional on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. 13.1k. In the Word of Wisdom, there is a list of things that Latter-day Saints are told not to consume. Most vaping pods contain nicotine, which is highly addictive, and all of them contain harmful chemicals. It provides a way to overcome those barriers, he said. Many of the ways that people relate to food and health are heavily influenced by their culture, he said. For another look at this issue, go to “Why are Mormons not allowed to drink coffee?”. I’ve heard rumors of a word of wisdom change to tea and coffee. If these leaders decide to make this change, it will only prove once again that Mormonism’s truth claims are as fluid as the culture around them is in flux. Copyright © 2021 Deseret News Publishing Company. In the Word of Wisdom, there is a list of things that Latter-day Saints are told not to consume. “But there are ways that we can use our understanding of the gospel and the doctrines and the culture and the environment (of the Church) … to help us have healthier behaviors,” Cordell said. It includes instruction about what foods are good for us and those substances to avoid. The Word of Wisdom in Mormon Scriptures According to Section 89 of The Doctrine and Covenants , 1 God revealed these guidelines to Joseph Smith on February 27, 1833. However, there are many other substances which have a harmful effect on the human body, though such particular things are not specifically prohibited by the Word of Wisdom. For weeks now I’ve been seeing a persistent rumor circulating in social media: that the prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson, is … After describing how “wine,” “strong drink,” and “tobacco” were not good, verse 9 adds that “hot drinks are not for the body or belly.” The church interprets this verse this way on its website: Doctrine and Covenants 89:9 says we shouldn’t drink “hot drinks.” The only official interpretation of this term is the statement made by early Church leaders that it means tea and coffee. Doctrine and Covenants / Pearl of Great Price, Mormon Objections to Christian Evangelism, Teachings of the Presidents of the Church, Is there anything wrong with drinking sodas with caffeine in them? After all, the risks in these drinks is probably much greater than iced tea. If the Word of Wisdom is supposed to be a health code, then why would God have banned things that could be beneficial, including red wine and coffee? Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. Plants are an important part of the human diet and meat should be used sparingly, he continued. We find that there is a high degree of variation in Word of Wisdom compliance. “That was the point of the Atonement — that we can grow.”. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormon church, recently updated its guidelines on iced coffee and tea, as well as e-cigarettes. During his presentation, Cordell broke down some of the key parts of each of these influencers and how they can be used to help members of the Church improve their physical health based on their understanding of the gospel and its role in their lives. Shouldn’t these be banned too? All people are children of God, he continued, and that means all things are possible through Christ. 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