In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RELIGIOUSISM
religiosity, religionism, religiousism, pietism
(noun) exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal
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