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LDS has long forbid hot coffee and cigarettes. But what about iced lattes and vaping?

LDS has long forbid hot coffee and cigarettes. But what about iced lattes and vaping?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints updated its guidelines on modern vices.

Updated February 1, 2022 at 3:55 PM

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