As someone who was raised in the Mormon church and is (at this moment) sitting at a block away from downtown Salt Lake just blocks away from the LDS temple. I hope that something meaningful will come of this. I also think the church of Scientology and their tax exempt status should also be investigated by the IRS,
I was a member at Mormon Church in Cape Girardeau , Missouri The Mormon Church did not wrong to me . I left because of personal short comings of my own inner self I live in Minnesota and California now days when I'm not in Florida.
All Churches are meant to be tax exempt. There is a reason for this. If you tax a religious organization that violates the separation between Church and state and Churches will have every right to be involved (in every way) in politics. The wall of separation is tax exemption.
@@jackiepowell7513 he didn't want money to be in the church, he tipped all of the tables over and got angry about it. I'm not sure of the book and verse.
@@raptman5425 so the idea of atonement and how it fits into our lives and can improve our capacity to act forthrightly is really beneficial when the person has internalized that idea for him or her self. Whatever mistakes we have made are already atoned, so there is no need to hang onto them or feel debilitating shame. As an atheist, I can see the value in that lesson, and it largely parallels effective psychotherapy. But it doesn't have to be historically real, I don't need to pretend there's an afterlife, and I don't need to pay a lifetime tax in order to learn this. It seems like the Mormon church is massively overcharging for pretty common wisdom that has underpinned Western ideals for 2000 years.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the largest single landowner in the United States, from huge ranching and orchard operations, to the SLC mall to luxury apartment buildings. When did God approve this?
It’s not the largest. And the church built the mall to revitalize downtown and it worked. If we are to be a worldwide church then we need to be able to fund that.
I guess you know exactly everything about the disbursement of the sacred funds the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints receives and how it is applied, do you believe if you are part of an organization that welfare funds are received by donors that it is there to help its parishioner’s who participate in the program. That the church is the biggest proponent of education and helps those members of the church with discounted tuition as part of the program, just like state and out of state students where there is a separate rate respectively. Do you realize where the church grows in population that buildings are built mortgage free to house the saints congregating in those areas, to provide a place of worship. Everything takes money and it is the faith of those members who pay tithings that these wonderful blessings are expended to facilitate the growth. I think you are stuck with your prejudices and are judging very immaturely and without the full scope of the manner of stewardship over these sacred funds how it all works together. All this show has done is take bitter hurt people who know full well the commitment these members make, and target the church based on people who have nothing better than to badger the good name of this religion. Dig deeper talk to a leader in the church and give fair time to address these questions. The hearts of these members are good, kind generous in so many ways. This show is just looking to take advantage of the hate filled world and collect their own filthy lucre in the name of entertainment.
Remember the story in the Bible where the rich man built bigger barns to hold his wealth instead of sharing with needy? He died that night not able to use his money. This reminds me the church is building bigger barns.
remember the story of Joseph who was sold into Egypt and helped to prepare for 7 years of famine. the time is coming that the storage will be needed like never before. Also the church has been helping the bagger . the wealthy man you referred to is more like the government of today.
I left the Mormon Church after being an active member for half a century. The money part of it makes me gag. Little grandmas paying tithes yet having to eat ramen for weeks in order to do so. It appalling. I left after studying the real church history, and found out I was lied to my whole life. My life would have been totally different if I had not been brain washed.
I guess you know exactly everything about the disbursement of the sacred funds the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints receives and how it is applied, do you believe if you are part of an organization that welfare funds are received by donors that it is there to help its parishioner’s who participate in the program. That the church is the biggest proponent of education and helps those members of the church with discounted tuition as part of the program, just like state and out of state students where there is a separate rate respectively. Do you realize where the church grows in population that buildings are built mortgage free to house the saints congregating in those areas, to provide a place of worship. Everything takes money and it is the faith of those members who pay tithings that these wonderful blessings are expended to facilitate the growth. I think you are stuck with your prejudices and are judging very immaturely and without the full scope of the manner of stewardship over these sacred funds how it all works together. All this show has done is take bitter hurt people who know full well the commitment these members make, and target the church based on people who have nothing better than to badger the good name of this religion. Dig deeper talk to a leader in the church and give fair time to address these questions. The hearts of these members are good, kind generous in so many ways. This show is just looking to take advantage of the hate filled world and collect their own filthy lucre in the name of entertainment.
My husband is from El Salvador, in Central America. We have known for years that the Mormon church is owner of one of the most valuable pieces of property there, a sprawling ranch on the shore of Lake Ilopango that is surrounded by high walls and is very secretive. You don't see the Church there open the gate to host activities for children or help the poor. The land just is in a state of holding. It would be worth many millions of dollars, that ranch, in my estimation.
BonnieMcDermid. The church is really the first to respond to disasters in multiple areas of the world. The church is one of the few religions who believe in education for less developed countries and finance it for many. If you are blessed help others. The church emphasis is to love others and to help them.
I guess you know exactly everything about the disbursement of the sacred funds the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints receives and how it is applied, do you believe if you are part of an organization that welfare funds are received by donors that it is there to help its parishioner’s who participate in the program. That the church is the biggest proponent of education and helps those members of the church with discounted tuition as part of the program, just like state and out of state students where there is a separate rate respectively. Do you realize where the church grows in population that buildings are built mortgage free to house the saints congregating in those areas, to provide a place of worship. Everything takes money and it is the faith of those members who pay tithings that these wonderful blessings are expended to facilitate the growth. I think you are stuck with your prejudices and are judging very immaturely and without the full scope of the manner of stewardship over these sacred funds how it all works together. All this show has done is take bitter hurt people who know full well the commitment these members make, and target the church based on people who have nothing better than to badger the good name of this religion. Dig deeper talk to a leader in the church and give fair time to address these questions. The hearts of these members are good, kind generous in so many ways. This show is just looking to take advantage of the hate filled world and collect their own filthy lucre in the name of entertainment.
I guess you know exactly everything about the disbursement of the sacred funds the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints receives and how it is applied, do you believe if you are part of an organization that welfare funds are received by donors that it is there to help its parishioner’s who participate in the program. That the church is the biggest proponent of education and helps those members of the church with discounted tuition as part of the program, just like state and out of state students where there is a separate rate respectively. Do you realize where the church grows in population that buildings are built mortgage free to house the saints congregating in those areas, to provide a place of worship. Everything takes money and it is the faith of those members who pay tithings that these wonderful blessings are expended to facilitate the growth. I think you are stuck with your prejudices and are judging very immaturely and without the full scope of the manner of stewardship over these sacred funds how it all works together. All this show has done is take bitter hurt people who know full well the commitment these members make, and target the church based on people who have nothing better than to badger the good name of this religion. Dig deeper talk to a leader in the church and give fair time to address these questions. The hearts of these members are good, kind generous in so many ways. This show is just looking to take advantage of the hate filled world and collect their own filthy lucre in the name of entertainment.
I am from Central America, Guatemala, by the earthquake in 1976, the church built many houses all around the country. Plus food and another items. In Mexico for years almost every chapel in the 60s. and 70s Monday through Fridays was functioning as elementary schools!! I served as missionary in El Salvador for 2 years with other 26 friends how can't survive preaching for two years and the Church paid all the expenses. Many of my companions were able to graduate from BYU. Now I am in Florida surviving 9 hurricanes and see the massive help of the LDS Church to any individual without asking religious affiliation.
I guess you know exactly everything about the disbursement of the sacred funds the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints receives and how it is applied, do you believe if you are part of an organization that welfare funds are received by donors that it is there to help its parishioner’s who participate in the program. That the church is the biggest proponent of education and helps those members of the church with discounted tuition as part of the program, just like state and out of state students where there is a separate rate respectively. Do you realize where the church grows in population that buildings are built mortgage free to house the saints congregating in those areas, to provide a place of worship. Everything takes money and it is the faith of those members who pay tithings that these wonderful blessings are expended to facilitate the growth. I think you are stuck with your prejudices and are judging very immaturely and without the full scope of the manner of stewardship over these sacred funds how it all works together. All this show has done is take bitter hurt people who know full well the commitment these members make, and target the church based on people who have nothing better than to badger the good name of this religion. Dig deeper talk to a leader in the church and give fair time to address these questions. The hearts of these members are good, kind generous in so many ways. This show is just looking to take advantage of the hate filled world and collect their own filthy lucre in the name of entertainment.
Just walks the streets of Hamilton, Vancouver at 8 pm, you will know how much money is required for real charity. Homelessness, loneliness, drug addiction etc
@@MsVictoria4ever I’m sorry that this happened to you. It is against the law for an establishment which sells food or beverages to refuse use of a washroom. You should report this to the provincial ministry of transportation.
How much do you know about the preposterous beginnings of the Mormon church? Religion is all nonsense but Mormonism and Jehovah's Witnesses are two of the silliest Xtian "sects".
The LDS church is in fact a business. Period. Anyone that argues that is a church member. Hypocritical? Yes. 1. Owns shares in Coke yet frowns on drinking caffeine. 2. Owns shares in Budweiser yet forbids drinking alcohol. 3. Smoking, drinking, caffeine fueled drinks and chewing tobacco are all frowned upon YET selling it in mormon owned stores is ok, cause it's money.
When I was a kid I often went hungry because my mom paid tithing. The church would "help" us by giving us boxes of canned beans and corn that expired five years earlier.
I would have liked to seen some unbiased tax attorneys explaining the rationale behind the church's activities based on Canada's current tax laws. It may be that the church is following Canada's laws, regardless of whether the interviewees approve or not. This news report makes plenty of allegations of corruption, but where are the indictments from the Canadian or US governments? It's been two years since the "whistleblower guy" did his expose in the US, but I have read about no Federal lawsuits, no indictments, no IRS anything. Or what about the Canada Revenue Agency? Also, I read that "the Mormon Church has been accused of engaging in significant tax evasion in Australia", but accused by WHOM? As far as I can tell, the accusations come from journalists, but NOT the Australian government.
i totally agree with you. and im disappointed with the investigative journalism that only told one biased side of a story without the proof or and evidence to support the inuendos
Matthew 6:19-20 Lay Up Treasures in Heaven 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal." It doesn't matter what the government says, right! But scripture is clear! Please consider this truth! 💜🙏💜
@@jodsterf Well, in fairness this did include clips of church leader David Bednar speaking about church finances, while playing ominous music in the background.
A lot like Scientology, it's all about the money. Both of these churches should lose their tax free status. The leaders of this churches should be prosecuted and sent to prison.
@@adamcraft9118 -Study your history and you won't be so ignorant. Ever hear of all the "Hotel Dieu"s ? Or the Missions? Lot of bad, but even more good.
One of the big differences between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other religions is that it is a lay church. People volunteer thier time. Even the President of the church is not paid. He had a long career as a heart surgeon before joining the leadership. This allows for more money to be put into serving others. Things like the welfare system (ranches, orchards, processing plants), education (universities, online degrees, training & practicums) and of course humanitarian projects. The church gave over 1 billion to humanitarian aid in 2023 alone. The church covers overhead so 100% of donations go to the projects.
A pastor of a church just bought a million dollar house and is my new neighbor. The other day I found out he has other 4 houses that are huge and expensive that he rents out. It surely pays to sell salvation!!
Ex-Mormon here. There’s definitely lots to be concerned with including their financial practices. I don’t know that the BYU thing is a hidden conspiracy though. The church has been pretty open about that as long as I’ve been alive
If you notice, at 7:50 he says one hundred ten million. It's almost one hundred ten thousand. It says on thousands. So, I'm not sure how accurate this is
Our society is different. Even without religion or politics mixed into it, we do not hug and kiss for public display. It is nothing even related to homophobia. We respect other people’s private space and public sensibilities and it may also be perhaps, a mix of cultural beliefs and practices. Overwhelming affections that may have sexual intimacy variety are best done in private, and the best to display it is only with your partner in a room where nobody needs to witness it. Patting the shoulders briefly if he or she is a family or friend, or shaking hands to congratulate, smile, even bow down or acknowledging with nodding of head, waving, will just do fine in public.
@@sheilatuano9633 how deeply sad. You describe a society without normal human warmth and open interactions. The picture you paint is of a deeply and unnaturally repressed society - with behaviour that must have required decades at least to condition. What has been done over many generations scares me.
@@jeffcampbell2710 Accounting reports regularly take off zeroes, presumably to make the numbers more readable. There would be a note on the page, indicating that the figures are shown in thousands (000s), and it should be read as if there are 3 more zeroes on it. This is pretty common and nothing nefarious.
Wait. A. Minute. The church built a mall? A MALL!?! Are you kidding me!?! Be in the world, not of it...not be in the world and worship the god of it. This is unacceptable. God bless the brave men who are doing what's right over what's easiest or most profitable.
It gets way worse when you look at what Kirton McConkie is doing and how much tithing goes there. The mall is surprising the least horrible thing about this.
It's never been a secret that tithing money is used to supplement university education at BYU. I, as a Canadian, obtained my bachelor's from one of the smaller campuses and was often reminded that my low tuition was only due to the sacrifice and tithes of others. Tithing supplements the education of those from around the world who pay as little as $100 US per year to obtain a university degree (including housing, food, courses, and insurance). A large portion of the land owned is orchards, ranches, and farms in the US that provide food for the churches' welfare system. These items are shared with those both in Canada and around the world. I'm disappointed no mention of the bishops' storehouses in Canada not mentioned. Other land holdings included those for chapels, temples, university campuses, historical sites, family camping sites etc.
Not Mormon, but one of my close friends growing up was, and it's exactly that; she had to pay the fraction of the cost of a typical out of state college which made it affordable to her. I'm not a supporter of the church, however, I feel the documentary missed an opportunity to explain that.
Not Mormon, but an Australian tax payer. I hope the Australian government strips this whack job outfit of its tax deductible status sooner rather than later. Believe whatever bullshit you want, but I don’t want to help pay for it.
This idea that the church is taking away from governments is hilarious. Also the church needs to start paying taxes this is ridiculous. I’d love for my money back but I also acknowledge that I volunteered my money, even though I was lied to about the church’s truth claims. That money is long gone.
Considering that Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, the church of Scientology, evangelism, and the largest military industrial complex in the world all come from the United States I kinda doubt that the Mormon church is the single wealthiest land owner.
The Mormon Church was the first orginazation to arrive in New Orleans with first aid and emergency items such as food, clothes etc. right after hurrican Katrina .
Someone had to. Dubya's government didn't bother for days (might've had something to do with the race of the majority of the people affected--ya think?). Anyway, great way to get converts and all those extra tithes to buy a few emergency supplies and a whole lot of real estate.
@@sarahsnowe It's not that hard to make the right decisions in life . Just don't let the blind , brainwashed and subverted get in your way while you do it . This is America , most of em don't even know the meaning of the word subversion or what it means for an entire nation to be subverted . Even after the whole place was demoralized decades ago . How do you think all those Grandmothers wound up with dope habits , green hair , bankrupt and in prison ?
Where did $1 Billion go? How about the same place that the original records of births , deaths, and marriages went that never were returned or copied..............
Very important piece of journalism. We demand financial transparency for any publicly-trade company. I expect the same for any organization exempt from taxes.
I guess you know exactly everything about the disbursement of the sacred funds the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints receives and how it is applied, do you believe if you are part of an organization that welfare funds are received by donors that it is there to help its parishioner’s who participate in the program. That the church is the biggest proponent of education and helps those members of the church with discounted tuition as part of the program, just like state and out of state students where there is a separate rate respectively. Do you realize where the church grows in population that buildings are built mortgage free to house the saints congregating in those areas, to provide a place of worship. Everything takes money and it is the faith of those members who pay tithings that these wonderful blessings are expended to facilitate the growth. I think you are stuck with your prejudices and are judging very immaturely and without the full scope of the manner of stewardship over these sacred funds how it all works together. All this show has done is take bitter hurt people who know full well the commitment these members make, and target the church based on people who have nothing better than to badger the good name of this religion. Dig deeper talk to a leader in the church and give fair time to address these questions. The hearts of these members are good, kind generous in so many ways. This show is just looking to take advantage of the hate filled world and collect their own filthy lucre in the name of entertainment.
We need a true separation between church and state. Tax-exempt status should not be given to any church (cult) that advocates and teaches doctrines that have no basis in fact or reality. We should defund all of these institutions by making them pay the same taxes as any other corporation. This is important at this point in time because we are facing a mass extinction event that is, in large part, the result of doctrines that define human beings as a privileged species that is above all other species and which is destined to rule, and dominate all other life forms. This view forms the basis of our culture and it is the product of predatory religious practices that are destroying the ecology upon which all of us depend.
No, that would not be just nor right! Yes, remove the tax exemption from the church as in this video! You ought not paint all church denominations with the same brush! Remember, the accountant said he experienced the transparency in the other churches’ denominations accounting!? But not in the Mormon Church! My experience has been the complete budget transparency and much of the money went to the humanitarian causes! Many small churches barely have enough money to pay their basic bills!
I guess you know exactly everything about the disbursement of the sacred funds the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints receives and how it is applied, do you believe if you are part of an organization that welfare funds are received by donors that it is there to help its parishioner’s who participate in the program. That the church is the biggest proponent of education and helps those members of the church with discounted tuition as part of the program, just like state and out of state students where there is a separate rate respectively. Do you realize where the church grows in population that buildings are built mortgage free to house the saints congregating in those areas, to provide a place of worship. Everything takes money and it is the faith of those members who pay tithings that these wonderful blessings are expended to facilitate the growth. I think you are stuck with your prejudices and are judging very immaturely and without the full scope of the manner of stewardship over these sacred funds how it all works together. All this show has done is take bitter hurt people who know full well the commitment these members make, and target the church based on people who have nothing better than to badger the good name of this religion. Dig deeper talk to a leader in the church and give fair time to address these questions. The hearts of these members are good, kind generous in so many ways. This show is just looking to take advantage of the hate filled world and collect their own filthy lucre in the name of entertainment.
This thing is very usual here in Brazil, and the population has no way to stop it. Even the government donate to the church’s for publicity of the candidate in question, so so sad…
There is NO story here. BYU subsidizes not only members' education but non-members as well. BYU tuition has been rated as having the greatest value for money compared to any US University(See BYU Pathway and make comparisons). Fast offerings(not tithing) is used for humanitarian project(note humanitarian). I also don't get how a social moral issue(sexuality) is intermixed with financial issues as proving fraud. How does that prove fraud! There is unfortunately no story nor sincerity in your documentary.
@@anathiqinisile6379 You are conveniently ignoring the truth. Outside the U.S. the Mormon Church is haemorrhaging members. There is no longer a church where I live. I'm not surprised by the loss of members. The Church may have influence in the U.S., but it doesn't have any outside. It really is just a massive corporation that dabbles in religion.
yep, that scripture isn't talking about the church as the funds are being used very judiciously. it is talking about the evils of the day and the Canadian government is part of the evil I speak of.
From 1986 to 2019, I served in five bishoprics and two stake presidencies in Saskatchewan. Like any congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one of our key responsibilities was to care for those in need. We were not perfect, but I was impressed with the leaders' and members' effectiveness. We used a structured and principled approach to: 1) serve and minister to individuals, families, and communities (including those who are not of our faith), 2) share our personal and Church resources with those in need, and 3) help others become self-reliant through education, employment, and managing their personal finances. We did our best to fulfill this complex, sensitive, and nuanced work and the Lord blessed us to help many people.
@@danawinsor1380 I agree. Only takes a couple of bad seeds at the top to ruin the reputation of an organization or group. Diligence to protect the structure and reputation can only be protected if questions can be answered.
Transfer of wealth usually occur during recession, so the more stocks drop, the more I buy, in the meanwhile I'm just focused on making better investments and earning more as recession fear increases, apparently there are strategies to 3x gains in this present market because I read of someone that pulled a profit of $350k within 6months, what are the best stocks to buy now or put on a watchlist?
Find stocks with market-beating yields and shares that at least keep pace with the market for a long term. For a successful long-term strategy I recommend you seek the guidance a broker or financial advisor.
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That's not even getting into the fact that tithe was collected by coercion, literally threatening to lock you out of temple access (and thus ordinances vital for one's salvation) if one did not do everything in their power to pay at _least_ 10% of gross income.
We are not under the law but under Christ . In Christ Jesus living in grace in the new testament there is no tithe. Paul Peter never took tithes. The only giving spoken of if from a willing cheerful heart offering from your heart.
I don't understand how ppl can't use discernment when listening to church mandates and preaching about money. This has always been a red flag for me. I've had many Mormons and JW come to my door and I would listen but would never fall for their misguided beliefs.
@@yfzjoe as a former JW you are so very wrong..judgment and shaming is their entire gig. you don't follow the rules, you're shunned by everyone you know. you lose your friends and family. i'm not the only one, this is common knowledge👈
I am a member of the church and I've seen and heard a lot of different types of stories against the church. Nothing change since the beginning of the church in 1820. nothing change from the time of Jesus Christ from old testament. All i can say is; i will never forget my private prayers that are privately answered through unexpected feeling and power that i could never forget and deny that my faith in christ is real The gospel of Christ is offered to everyone but apparently not for everyone.
THANK YOU!!! Finally a comment from a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ. I can only testify of the blessing from paying my tithing. So true about Gospel offered to everyone but not everyone will be ready and willing to accept it.
Those testimony meeting are just peer pressure brain washing each other once a month. Used to observe how so many people struggled to met the standard while humiliating themselves trying to fit in with the herd. One of the most striking differences was just how indoctrinated the mormons west of the Mississippi were as compared to other regions....self generating illusion heavy in the rockies....
Dont want to judge or critique LDS" theology. But I feel like any religion that says you should pay your tithe before feeding your family, should raise massive red flags. Cant imagine any god want people to starve in order to pay tithe
the lds church would never do that. but if you need food or help with your rent and bills, you have to tell your bishop so he can help you, you can't just complain that you paid tithing and then couldnt feed your kids because you didn't let your bishop know.
I feel you, I was brought up Catholic until after one Prist started asking for donations $200/$400 and that is when I started rethinking that religion.
Its God that asks you to tithe, if the church miss uses it then its on them. I'm not of this church but know God asks us to tithe to help others. Mate look at it as you are doing as God asks, and be reasured you have done the right thing
Most charities in the United States, if investigated, would uncover SOME type of crooked activity….that would shock the people……(Starting with the Goodwill industries) 😡
Surely you are not suggesting that because other charities do fraudulent things, “crooked activities” as you say, that the LDS church should not be held accountable for their fraud?
@@maddexq9107 Absitively and posolutely inclined that way. The entire jaheeeeeeeesusssss movement has become a smarmy monetized industry. Time to open their books.
but we have known this for many many years its not no secret, just headhunters trying to make a name anyway it was all resolved and explained by the church and the governments.
How is that relevant here? No one is alleging anyone has a salary based on these donations. If you're not aware, said church has no local employees, and not one person of the 18M is getting wealthy at all off it. So that quote really doesn't apply here, unless you're talking about the salaries of the "reporters" who made up the story.
You are ask to tithe 10% , and if you need help you can go to the bishop and ask for help...we are taught to be self sufficient, thrust worthy, and do good to out fellow man...I’ve learned more from the teaching of the church than any formal education! It’s well worth it!
@@ernaniartates7709 True... Until the Lord came back and told his people where he had just started one little Church in Fayette, NY... in 1830 that he would tithe his people. And now it is a world wide church that is just about everywhere.
It would have to be done in episodes & would have sequels after sequels which is watch but I'm not build ing my hopes up cos the pope isn't gonna show his ins and outs?😎 I remember the last Vatican banker to be found hung on Blackfriars bridge in London? Rob Yorkshire,uk.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I’m a member of another Church. We voluntarily give 10% of our tithes. We also give faith promise offering (over and beyond our tithes). But we are independent Church. The members know exactly where the money go. We vote when the expense goes over $2000. We don’t give salary to our Preacher. He’s a missionary, and he gets his support from Churches in the US. We believe the Church’s money is the Lord’s, and we have to be a good steward of it.
May I ask you why it’s 10% ??? Roman Catholic here. We didn’t have to give a percentage but you still needed to contribute. We all know now where most of that money went. No church should be asking for any monies.
Religion brings in Trillions annually because people think God is somewhere outside of themselves. Once the lie is believed, we are easily deceived... That unholy "Flavian" Bible only serves the "BA'AL & Baphomet" campaigns. Christ provides he doesn't take from his flock.
@@kathleenrobinson1594 it’s actually what the Bible says. But God is commanding us also not to give out of necessity and grudgingly, and that we should cheerfully give.
@@marsolinantonio8966 And "who" wrote that Bible ? Men inspired by God ? I thought the only way to God is threw believing Jesus was tortured and murdered. So now we can wear our torment like it's a badge of honor... I've met The "Holy Tetrahedron" personally.
60,000 acres in Canada? Seriously, I think it would be more. Need to look at the ranches in the US too, and how their hired help are treated financially.
Call it whatever derogatory disparaging name you want. The donations will never end because it is a commandment and God guides his church to preach to every kindred, nation and tongue. He is the one that provides the donations through the generous faith giving of his obedient children. God blesses his true church. Only the haters will continue to hate and one day that will stop.
@@RealLadyG It’s funny, just a few years ago crazies like you would have flooded the comment section with culty remarks like yours. Now look around, you’re almost all alone. The joke is on you.
I guess you know exactly everything about the disbursement of the sacred funds the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints receives and how it is applied, do you believe if you are part of an organization that welfare funds are received by donors that it is there to help its parishioner’s who participate in the program. That the church is the biggest proponent of education and helps those members of the church with discounted tuition as part of the program, just like state and out of state students where there is a separate rate respectively. Do you realize where the church grows in population that buildings are built mortgage free to house the saints congregating in those areas, to provide a place of worship. Everything takes money and it is the faith of those members who pay tithings that these wonderful blessings are expended to facilitate the growth. I think you are stuck with your prejudices and are judging very immaturely and without the full scope of the manner of stewardship over these sacred funds how it all works together. All this show has done is take bitter hurt people who know full well the commitment these members make, and target the church based on people who have nothing better than to badger the good name of this religion. Dig deeper talk to a leader in the church and give fair time to address these questions. The hearts of these members are good, kind generous in so many ways. This show is just looking to take advantage of the hate filled world and collect their own filthy lucre in the name of entertainment.
I believe in the law of tithing, however, I believe that I can give it directly to the most needy, not necessarily to the Mormon church. By doing so, I can readily see where my tithing money is going more effectively and honestly 🤷🏻♀️😇🙏🏽
@@Phi1Productions Certain ones are equally corrupt (I won't name the top ones off my head) However, good ones like The Food Bank actually help people who are hungry without all the hoops.
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Yeah invest ment is the key to sustaining your financial longevity but venturing into any legi timate invest tment without a proper guidance of an ex pert can lead to greater loss too
15 billion is not a particularly large property portfolio there must be many organisations that have bigger ones. I wonder what the Roman Catholic church portfolio is worth . For this reason I take what this video says with a pinch of salt.
I guess you know exactly everything about the disbursement of the sacred funds the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints receives and how it is applied, do you believe if you are part of an organization that welfare funds are received by donors that it is there to help its parishioner’s who participate in the program. That the church is the biggest proponent of education and helps those members of the church with discounted tuition as part of the program, just like state and out of state students where there is a separate rate respectively. Do you realize where the church grows in population that buildings are built mortgage free to house the saints congregating in those areas, to provide a place of worship. Everything takes money and it is the faith of those members who pay tithings that these wonderful blessings are expended to facilitate the growth. I think you are stuck with your prejudices and are judging very immaturely and without the full scope of the manner of stewardship over these sacred funds how it all works together. All this show has done is take bitter hurt people who know full well the commitment these members make, and target the church based on people who have nothing better than to badger the good name of this religion. Dig deeper talk to a leader in the church and give fair time to address these questions. The hearts of these members are good, kind generous in so many ways. This show is just looking to take advantage of the hate filled world and collect their own filthy lucre in the name of entertainment.
I'm sorry but I don't. There is a plethora of stories about churches scamming people for centuries. I think churches need to have their tax exempt status re-examined. Especially Mega Churches and churches that wade into politics.
Change that tax system if Canadians have a problem with this. The church is following the law -- the law is the problem. I'll gladly keep paying my tithing. It has blessed my life and I am grateful for the charity work done by the church. No one is forced to pay tithing.
When you apply to BYU as a student you sign an honor code that specifically outlines what is expected of your behavior. All students must sign or will not be admitted. This isn't something you're blindsided with. All these students know and are aware of the consequences of YOU breaking the honor code.
Excellent start. A missing component of this topic is the major expansion of the Mormon Church in Asia and SE. Asian countries. E.g. Samoa, Fiji, Cambodia,
Fifth Estate ought to do the same investigation into the Seventh Day Adventist church. Matter of fact, ALL the religions that came out of the Millerite movement have the exact same MO. Truly is sad. Gives Christianity a bad name, yet in all it's transparency, Christianity differs greatly from religious institutions such as these.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints, I can say that I give my money to this church with no doubt that it will be put to good use. Now, how many of you can say that about the governments you live under. The ex Mormons in the room have an ax to grind and it has little to do with money, and more to do with their pride. Jesus Christ is at the head of this church working through imperfect people, but non the less he is prevailing.
As an exmormon, for some reason white shirts and ties are triggering to me. Just the sight of them, regardless of context, sends waves of incredibly palpable stress and anxiety through my whole body.