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Siwsan

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7. I thought that, too, but maybe it was the 'forbidden' aspect overrunning the need

Reply to cbayer (Reply #4)

Sat Sep 1, 2012, 11:20 AM

Sep 2012

He had to be in agony before he'd drink some cola. It would almost be like giving him honey with some whiskey for a sore throat. It would definitely be medicinal, but there was alway something akin to a slight guilt feeling. This was a guy who followed the faith to the nth degree and no equivocating on his beliefs. I had to admire him, even if I didn't agree or understand.

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Mormon Caffeine Policy Clarified, Coke And Pepsi Officially OK For Latter-Day Saints [View all] cbayer Sep 2012 OP

This would be big news to the LDS people I've known Siwsan Sep 2012 #1

Not the LDS I knew. earthside Sep 2012 #3

I am surprised that he felt uncomfortable about using it as medicine. cbayer Sep 2012 #4

I thought that, too, but maybe it was the 'forbidden' aspect overrunning the need Siwsan Sep 2012 #7

I have a Jewish friend who keeps kosher and rather strictly observes the sabbath, and I cbayer Sep 2012 #9

Seventh Day Adventists have no problem with modern medicine. Leontius Sep 2012 #12

Shows what I know, doesn't it? I thought they didn't take any medications. cbayer Sep 2012 #13

I wanted to add this because I initially overlooked Leontius' post as well as your response... Adsos Letter Sep 2012 #17

I thought I had run into this as an issue previously, and I greatly appreciate the clarification. cbayer Sep 2012 #18

Hey, no problem! It's a common enough conflation. Adsos Letter Sep 2012 #19

Seventh Day Adventists don't embrace modern medicine? Adsos Letter Sep 2012 #16

I thought the LDS church bought major stock in Coca-cola way back in the 70s and then kestrel91316 Sep 2012 #8

That's a good question Rob H. Sep 2012 #14

Hot chocolate is HOT, and it has caffeine, so if it's NOT a "stimulating" beverage I don't know kestrel91316 Sep 2012 #15

I think I heard once they do own Pepsi or something like that? I might be wrong. LiberalLoner Sep 2012 #2

LDS needs to listen to Bach's "Coffee Cantata" longship Sep 2012 #5

I thought for sure you were making a joke or talking about a spoof, cbayer Sep 2012 #6

LOL, it's one of Bach's few secular cantata. longship Sep 2012 #10

I will check it out on Monday evening after these blasted tourists leave. cbayer Sep 2012 #11