'Word of Wisdom - Now You Know' - FACT CHECK

A response to the video "Word of Wisdom - Now You Know" which seeks to put forth the narrative of the LDS church regarding the Word of Wisdom, a health code unique to the church.

Video Sources:

Original Video - Word of Wisdom
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s...

Gordon B. Hinckley
https://archive.org/stream/MormonismA...

National Geographic Article
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/ma...

The Cholera Outbreak in Zions Camp
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s...

Joseph Smith & Co Drinking in Carthage Jail https://byustudies.byu.edu/further-st...

D&C 89 - The Word of Wisdom
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s...

1921 Addition of Word of Wisdom to Temple Recommend Requirements
https://www.dialoguejournal.com/wp-co...


The original video is included under 'Fair Use' law for the purpose of critique.

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