Mormons have interesting proscriptions. Some are more open to interpretation than others, and how they are interpreted has changed over our history. We look at the Word of Wisdom, rated R movies, and the Sabbath day as three examples.
D&C 89: The Word of Wisdom
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/89
Word of Wisdom gospel topic
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/word-of-wisdom
Thomas G. Alexander, "The Word of Wisdom: From Principle to Requirement", Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought 14:3 (1981) pp. 78–88.
http://www.dialoguejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sbi/articles/Dialogue_V14N03_80.pdf
Handbook 2 on Word of Wisdom (21.3.11)
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/handbook-2-administering-the-church/selected-church-policies-and-guidelines/selected-church-policies
“Vaping, Coffee, Tea, and Marijuana,” New Era article, Aug 2019
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/new-era/2019/08/vaping-coffee-tea-and-marijuana
Eric’s Twitter conversation about green tea
https://twitter.com/thmazing/status/1161372166127902720
Wow there is a lot of research about the comma in vs. 13 of the Word of Wisdom. This article especially is great: A. Jane Birch (2014). “Questioning the Comma in Verse 13 of the Word of Wisdom.” Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 10: 133-149
https://journal.interpreterfoundation.org/questioning-the-comma-in-verse-13-of-the-word-of-wisdom/
Hello Internet episode including discussion of The Game Changers, a documentary “about plant-based eating, protein, and strength”
http://www.hellointernet.fm/podcast/130
https://www.netflix.com/title/81157840
Kurzgesagt: Why Meat is the Best Worst Thing in the World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxvQPzrg2Wg
Word of Wisdom Wiki
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Word_of_Wisdom
To the “Youth of the Noble Birthright” - President Ezra Taft Benson, Spring 1986 General Conference, Priesthood session
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/to-the-youth-of-the-noble-birthright
For the Strength of Youth
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_the_Strength_of_Youth
https://www.docdroid.net/eVNYkuG/1990-for-the-strength-of-youth-lds-standards-of-conduct.pdf#page=12
Gospel topic on the sabbath day
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/sabbath-day
Decisions for Which I've Been Grateful by Clayton M. Christensen (specifically the fourth decision about basketball on Sunday)
http://www2.byui.edu/Presentations/Transcripts/Devotionals/2004_06_08_Christensen.htm
Kim Ho Jik: Korean Pioneer, by Denny Roy (starting with “Brother Kim also made a memorably bold statement of dedication to his faith..”)
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1988/07/kim-ho-jik-korean-pioneer
Church Updates Temple Recommend Interview Questions
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/october-2019-general-conference-temple-recommend