TrendZion

Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.

1. 1975·Marion G. Romney
   “Q&A: Questions and Answers,” New Era, Oct. 1975, 34–38 Q&A: Questions and Answers Answers are for help and perspective, not as pronouncements of Church doctrine How do you know when your prayer is answered? Marion G. Romney What can be done to make gospel lessons more interesting? Charles R. Hobbs Is it against Church standards to drink cola beverages or any other beverage containing caffeine? H. Burke Peterson will we be able to associate with our friends in the hereafter? Harold Glen Clark
   Q&A:Questions and Answers — new_eracopy citation
2. 1999·Keith B. McMullin·Unknown
   “This led to a reading of the whole book and the beginning of his payment of tithing. He began to see his life in a different light. … He stopped using drugs and caffeine. He continued to read, not only the Book of Mormon, but also the Doctrine and Covenants. He started to attend sacrament meetings and … literally began to be a different person. In fact, we jokingly asked him, ‘What have you done with our son?’
   Welcome Home — cojccopy citation
3. 2002·Gordon B. Hinckley·Prophet
   Georgie Anne Geyer, prominent syndicated writer whose column appears in many newspapers, wrote as follows: “How on Earth could a largely Mormon state do something so daring as hosting an international celebrity meeting? Would the world come gladly to a state whose dominant religion asks members to abstain from alcohol, tobacco and even caffeine, three staples of international conferences?”
   The Church Goes Forward — cojccopy citation