Religion and Politics

A Push to Caffeinate BYU’s Campus

Fox 13 News’ Ben Winslow writes that some students at BYU want caffeinated sodas sold at the LDS Church’s flagship university. This effort follows recent LDS Church statements in which the church attempted to clarify its position on the consumption of caffeine. “In response to a national TV report about Mormonism, the LDS Church reiterated that the faith’s guidelines for healthy living — known as the Word of Wisdom — do not specifically prohibit caffeine,” writes Winslon. “Only hot drinks, like tea and coffee, are forbidden.”

Read at Fox 13 News (Salt Lake City)

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