If you do as I do then drink it. Wine is made from grapes Just a non-alcoholic version. It's all in the processing It's my understanding that "tea" refers drinks made from the tea plant, as someone pointed out. I was told that the reason we don't drink it is because of the caffeine and tanin in it. I was told by my Bishop that herbal tea is fine to drink, so I don't feel bad about it.
Actually I've never felt guilty about drinking herbal tea. Tea is different. Tea is tea And alcohol, tea, coffee, and tobacco are the list. Surely you wouldn't argue that tobacco processed differently is acceptable to use. You can quibble all day as to whether green tea is or is not against the word of wisdom.
I have my opinion. But that's not what I'm saying. What I am saying is that green tea and black tea are both, decidedly "tea". If someone wants to justify green tea as acceptable, that's up to them.
For one thing, there are a few food and drink items that have caffeine and tannins in them and they are not against the WofW. There are several health benefits with drinking tea, so it can't be for health reasons. I wonder how many decades it would take for it took catch on, if LDS members would start a rumour to say that the WofW is an obedience commandment and that's why they don't drink tea or coffee.
Your last paragraph is very insightful. I'd never thought of it that way before. I just went along with what I was told all these years That there had to be some sort if physical thing wrong with tea and coffee the reason we don't drink them.
However, your last paragraph is something to ponder, for sure. Except the WOW doesn't mention tea or coffee or alcohol Tea can be enjoyed over ice and I hear coffee can be quite delicious cold Playboy isn't pornography I believe that is in large measure the reason What on earth? You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy! Already have an account?
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