Why can Mormons drink hot chocolate but not hot coffee?
                                
                                
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                                The Word of Wisdom, a health code for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was first received in 1833 and advises against certain substances. This revelatory counsel offers the key answer to the common question: Why can Mormons drink hot chocolate but not hot coffee?