Caffeine

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November 18, 2017 02:33 PM MST
I’ll admit it: I grew up thinking that Coke and other caffeinated drinks were frowned upon by the Church. I knew it wasn’t explicitly against the Word of Wisdom, so when asked why I wouldn’t drink anything caffeinated, I would say I didn’t enjoy the taste. But the reality is that I was mostly avoiding the caffeine. I thought drinking it was wrong.
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October 18, 2017 12:55 PM MDT
Frontman for The Killers, Brandon Flowers, recently wrote a piece for The Guardian during which he explains his relationship and love of food, particularly as the son of the produce man for a local grocery store. During this narrative, Flowers brings up how Mormonism impacts these memories, including talking about Latter-day Saints relationship with Coke, Jell-O, and fasting:
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By  LDS Living
September 21, 2017 01:27 PM MDT
As of September 21, BYU is now offering caffeine on campus, and the news is blowing up among Mormons on social media, eliciting quite a few hilarious responses:
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By  LDS Living
September 21, 2017 12:54 PM MDT
For the first time since the 1950s, BYU is offering caffeinated beverages.
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August 25, 2017 09:14 AM MDT
When it comes to the Word of Wisdom, without fail there is always one topic that creates a stir of controversy: caffeine.
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June 10, 2017 01:00 PM MDT
Recently, BYU spokeswoman Carri Jenkins explained to The Daily Universe why BYU doesn't sell caffeinated beverages. In addition, writer Jayne Verhaaren interviewed “the caffeine dealer,” a vendor who delivers caffeinated sodas to people on campus.
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