This. The church' hierarchy know its foundational claims are fictitious and were started by a con man, yet, continue to not only expect 10% of each members' income in tithing, they knowingly and willingly disregard their own scripture in the D&C section 119 that only requires 10% of surplus in order to obtain more than they should. Isn't that theft by deception? Worse yet, there are different tithing requirements based on your status in the church - if you are a GA, you're exempt, if you're a mission president, you can deduct any expense under the sun before your cut but if you're a rank and file member, it's 10% of your income.1smartdodog wrote: ↑Sat Sep 28, 2019 4:28 pm I am hoping they will announce they are refunding all the tithing I paid.
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Given the MormonLeaks revelation last year that the church has over $32 billion tied up in the US stock market with 13 different holding companies, it is estimated that the church's net worth is north of $300 billion (most corporations will only have 10% of their net worth tied up in investments). Let's see... $300 billion divided by approx. 8 million tithepayers is $37,500. I know I've paid north of $98,000 in 28 years (not including fast offerings) and so even if the church were to give a refund, I'd be getting 38% back if there were ever a full dissolution of the church in any court proceeding if their net worth truly was over $300 billion and only 8 million members were tithe payers. It would really be interesting to see what would happen in a situation like that and who would get what.