The prophet and coffee

[Heber13]

which usually jumps into "if you aren't faithful to the Word of Wisdom, are you going to be faithful to me? are you going to be faithful to my values?"

I totally think you are right about this.

I also think this explains a lot of other things humans do because we compartmentalize things this way to protect our beliefs.

For example, LGBTQ+ issues. In the past it was race issues like a stance on interracial marriage.

When it becomes a trust issue...it is no longer about the very issue itself, but the fear of that issue becoming a slippery slope to hypothetical issues. And in that, perspective is lost and poor choices to choose love for others creeps in.

It no longer is about coffee, which is so stupid on an eternal level. And it becomes very odd that a group of people who have the foundation built on eternal families and loving everyone from a godly perspective, become so pedantic and judgmental.

Motes and beams.

[Myron]

I don't understand how people found something wrong with coffee. For me, coffee is energy and sometimes it even helps me with headaches.

[Minyan Man]

Myron, I think there are a lot of us that don't understand why it's wrong. The only conclusion I can come up with is that
there are other issues that play into the history of why it was & continue to be forbidden. None of the reason had to do
with health issues. For example, political or economic?

I completely understand not using tobacco or alcohol. Even then, there are some who can argue that it should be a matter
of personal choice. But, as I understand it, even cold coffee or iced tea are included in the ban. Also, if it's a matter of it
being a word of wisdom, maybe they should include being overweight in the temple recommend interview.

I like your point about your definition of a perfect day off.