The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made an announcement this week clarifying an under-recognized passage in Doctrine and Covenants 89.

This specific announcement pertains to verses 12 and 13 which read, “Yea, flesh also of beasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used sparingly. And it is pleasing unto me that they should not be used, only in times of winter, or of cold, or famine.”

Although historically the call to eat meat sparingly has been overlooked in favor of policies restricting caffeine or alcohol, it appears that the church is no longer content to stay silent.

The announcement has received mixed feedback.

“Personally, I am overjoyed to have more commandments to follow, because it means I can receive more blessings for following them!” said Megaine McCall, a longtime member.

Hank Jorgenson was more hesitant, “Kinda sounds like the vegan agenda is infecting the church, what’s next, kale chips instead of sacrament bread?”

With this section of the Word of Wisdom being more stringently enforced, church members are being asked to refrain from going to steakhouses, wrapping things in bacon, and asking for double meat at Chipotle.