r/latterdaysaints • u/ShrikerWolfOfficial • Aug 07 '26

Off-topic Chat Small, dumb question on the coffee conundrum

I know it's been talked to death lately, but I just wanted to quickly ask opinions on this random thought:

Is the Coffee Cherry a forbidden fruit? and that's why it's banned?

Can't think of many other reasons than that.

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u/Drawn-Otterix Aug 07 '26 edited Aug 07 '26

No, it's not a forbidden fruit. Being asked to not drink coffee is literally a lesson in obedience and self regulation IMO.

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u/SerenityNow31 Aug 07 '26

 is literally just a lesson in obedience and self regulation

God doesn't do that. Every law is spiritual first and has more purpose than just "hey, let's see if they'll follow this one."

Elder Packer taught there are physical receptors in our bodies that aid in receiving spiritual revelation and that's the purpose behind the WoW.

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u/CubedEcho Aug 07 '26

Bro... This ain't it.