Wow! The Mormons around here drink Dr. Pepper and Pepsi now but they didn’t when I was growing up.
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There are two main interpretations of the LDS “word of wisdom”. The first is “hot drinks” which is only limited to coffee and tea (not hot cider or cocoa) but herbal teas are not allowed, neither is decaf coffee. Many LDS are in this camp. Several LDS will down Jolt cola or Mt. Dew like there is no tomorrow.
The other interpretation is no caffeine. That means decaf sodas only (7up, root beer and the like) and herbal tea may be permitted. I was in this second camp and drank Caffeine free Pepsi for years. lol.
Why does the PLAIN ENGLISH have to be INTERPRETTED??