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A splinter sect of [[Christianity]], founded by Joseph Smith, who claimed to have been visited by the [[angel]] [[Moroni]]. | A splinter sect of [[Christianity]], founded by Joseph Smith, who claimed to have been visited by the [[angel]] [[Moroni]]. | ||
| − | Mormon doctrine forbids drinking alcohol | + | Mormon doctrine forbids tobacco use as well as drinking alcohol or caffeinated beverages. Members of the Mormon church were initially allowed to engage in [[polygamy]], but this practice was officially discontinued in 1890 [http://lds.about.com/library/weekly/previousyears/aa042799a.htm.]. |
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Revision as of 16:40, March 11, 2007
A splinter sect of Christianity, founded by Joseph Smith, who claimed to have been visited by the angel Moroni.
Mormon doctrine forbids tobacco use as well as drinking alcohol or caffeinated beverages. Members of the Mormon church were initially allowed to engage in polygamy, but this practice was officially discontinued in 1890 [1].