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Unmasking Mormon Church Charity Claims - Widow's Mite Report Pt. 3 | Ep. 1789

Episode 1789 · July 21, 2023 at 1:12 PM MT

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John Dehlin is joined by guests Spencer Anderson, Radio Free Mormon, and Rebecca Bibliotheca to go over the latest Widow’s Mite Report shedding light on the financial practices and transparency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We discuss the church’s significant wealth and delve into its historical and current approach to charitable giving. We expose discrepancies in reported figures, revealing how the church combines various donations to inflate its humanitarian efforts. We explore whether the church could do more with its immense resources and discuss its environmental stewardship initiatives. Additionally, the conversation touches on tax issues in Australia and Canada. If you’re curious about the financial side of religious institutions and their charitable efforts, this eye-opening discussion provides valuable insights.

The Widow’s Mite Report Overview

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Show Notes:

Widow’s Mite Report

Salt Lake Tribune article on the Widow’s Mite Report

Mormonism Live! Podcast

Radio Free Mormon Podcast

Mormon.ish Podcast with Rebecca Bibliotheca

Elder Oaks’ talk – a billion in humanitarian efforts

Sunstone 2023 July 27-29

Nauvoo Expositor

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