Controversial Allegations Against the "Mormon" Church (Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints: Exploring the Truth Behind the Headlines | Analysis and Discussion

In this episode of Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones, I sit down with Aaron Miller, an expert in NonProfit Management and Ethics. He is a Teaching Professor at Brigham Young University and coauthor of The Business Ethics Field Guide and The $100 Billion ‘Mormon Church’ Story: A Contextual Analysis.

We sit down and discuss the controversial allegations against the "Mormon" Church and explore the truth behind the headlines as we:

CHAPTERS
(0:00) Introduction: Ensign Peak & LDS Whistleblower Allegations Overview
(01:02) Who is Aaron Miller? His Research Journey into the LDS Church Finances
(02:34) The Relevance of Ensign Peak Controversy: Why Does it Matter?
(04:05) LDS Church's Investment Fund: A Comparison with Other NonProfit Organizations
(12:12) Exploring the Alleged Illegal Distributions from the LDS Church
(16:43) Analyzing the LDS Church's $1 Billion Annual Savings: A Rainy Day Fund or Something More?
(17:54) Understanding the Concept of an Endowment in the LDS Church
(19:29) What Sets the LDS Church's Endowment Apart? Unique Aspects Explored
(20:07) Hypothetical Scenarios: What If Latterday Saints Cease Paying Tithing?
(23:36) The Rationale Behind Tithing: Research & Benefits
(28:43) Debunking Misconceptions: A Closer Look at LDS Tithing Practices
32:58 Debating the Taxation of Churches: The Rationale Behind Tax Exemptions
(37:29) The Correlation Between Religious Activity and Charitable Giving: Scientific Insights
(42:34) Demystifying NonProfit Tax Law, Security Law, and the Need for Transparency
(47:52) Unraveling Ensign Peak: A Comprehensive Breakdown
(52:30) The LDS Church's Wealth: Balancing Accumulation and Charitable Giving
(56:01) A Call for Transparency: Should the LDS Church Disclose Financial Information?
(1:04:15) Ethical Considerations: Is NonDisclosure of Church Finances Unethical?
(1:05:56) Inside the LDS Church's Financial Culture
(1:09:13) The Importance of Sacrifice in the LDS Faith
(1:12:19) Summing Up: The LDS Church, Ensign Peak, and Whistleblower Allegations.

LINK TO AARON MILLER'S ARTICLE
https://publicsquaremag.org/faith/the...

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