Vegetarianism should be practicable – John A. Widstoe, 1937
John A. Widstoe of the Quorum of the Twelve, 1937 It was shown early in the history of plant science, but after the Word of Wisdom was received, that plants…
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Swine’s Flesh – George Q. Cannon 1868
We are told that swine’s flesh is not good, and that we should dispense with it; and we are told that flesh of any kind is not suitable to man…
Wasteth flesh – Joseph Smith Jr, 1831
Wo be unto man that shedeth blood or that wasteth flesh and hath no need. [Doctrine and Covenants (Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
Blood Shed – Moses (Genesis) JST
And surely, blood shall not be shed, only for meat, to save your lives; and the blood of every beast will I require at your hands. [Genesis 9:11, Joseph Smith…
killing of animals – Lorenzo Snow, 5 May 1893
[President Lorenzo Snow paid] special attention to that part [of the Word of Wisdom] which relates to the use of meat, which he considered just as strong as that which…
Improper use of meat – Lorenzo Snow, 1897
[President Lorenzo Snow] introduced the subject of the Word of Wisdom, expressing the opinion that it was violated as much or more in the improper use of meat as in…
Powerful Stimulants – Brigham Young, 1860
If the days of man are to begin to return, we must cease all extravagant living. When men live to the age of a tree, their food will be fruit.…
Children need Meat? – Joseph Fielding Smith, 1966
This is my answer to you in relation to President Brigham Young’s statement that mothers should not feed their small children meat. Yes! Small children do not need the flesh…
Overload the Stomach – Brigham Young, 1867
You get up in the morning and have your cup of tea, your fried ham, and cold beef and mince pies, and everything you can possibly cram into the stomach,…