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How the Mormons Make Money

Scat said:
No, just humor that you find funny. I'm making fun of religion after all.
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I guess you've missed the two instances where I've commended Mormonism (when speaking relative to mainstream Evangelical Christian trends)?
 
Mr. McGibblets said:
Dude, seriously, I only notice one person bitching in this thread and throwing the "evil" card around. If zombie said the exact same thing about the Catholic church and its expansive land holdings and finances would you consider his comment "evil?" I wouldn't. I don't think he was trying to bash or call our church evil. Thicken your skin.

Now...



Millions, yes. Billions, hardly. I've posted these links before, but I'll post them again:

https://www.providentliving.org/welfare/pdf/WelfareFactSheet.pdf

1985 - 2009 (so 25 years):

Humanitarian Aid in Cash: $327.6 Million

Humanitarian Aid in Material Assistance: $884.6 Million

Total: $1.13 Billion in 25 years. Yes, they reached a billion, but it took 25 years.

Roughly $45.2 Million/year, but I bet it has increased as the years have gone on to account for inflation.

Canadian tithing funds given to BYU in 2010: 102 Million.

https://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/haip...k%3Dlatter-day%26amp%3Bb%3Dtrue%26amp%3Bp%3D2

UK tithing funds (where it's a "hard" mission and not growing):

https://www.charity-commission.gov....steredCharityNumber=274605&SubsidiaryNumber=0

City Creek Spending from 2003 - 2012: $2-3 Billion.

Does the church do a lot of good? Absolutely. As do its members who contribute tens of thousands of hours a year. However, it's easy to see why people might be critical of the church's financial priorities or not understand their financial decisions. Relax.
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You're lying to yourself, dude. Plain and simple. I love how it gets flipped back on me and everyone else fails to recognize the simple truth and my point. At least I can admit my agenda.

Oh, and if there were posters that bashed on other religions and tried to make them look bad/evil all the time (besides the Westboro Baptist one) you're damn right I'd call them out on it too.
 
Duck Rodgers said:
Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude, that's Disneyland prices! By far the most revelatory thing in that article since I already was familiar with the church business structure. Has anybody been there? Is it worth the money? I always assumed it was just a boring church tour or something, plus being a South Provo bred kid about half of my friends growing up were Polys so I figured I already knew everything there was to know Polynesia , but if you're churning gate numbers at those price points especially since a quick website check revels that the lower end doesn't include a meal and there are pricepoints all the way up to that $228 mark with differing meal plans, it must be impressive.
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Totally worth it. I went in 2002 (prices where probably cheaper then, I don't recall) and my wife knew someone who had family that worked there so we got a discount, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
 
“If you want to make a little money, write a book. If you want to make a lot of money, create a religion.”
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That quote is attributed to author and all-around nutcase L. Ron Hubbard before he created Scientology out of thin air.

Hate to admit it, but the dude was right.
 
Beantown said:
Archie doesn't it seem odd the church has spent more money on a mall then in charitable donations?
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I just have to say, much more charity comes from thoughtful and meaningful investment than from throwing money down a well.
 
Beantown said:
Archie doesn't it seem odd the church has spent more money on a mall then in charitable donations?
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How many jobs were created by building this mall? I would guess upwards of 1,000. Seems more effective than just donating cash ( which they do a lot of also )
 
Gameface said:
I just have to say, much more charity comes from thoughtful and meaningful investment than from throwing money down a well.
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shucks, if only retail jobs in malls were thought provoking and meaningful.

Nobody is being done a favor by having one of those jobs... don't kid yourself.
 
NAOS said:
shucks, if only retail jobs in malls were thought provoking and meaningful.

Nobody is being done a favor by having one of those jobs... don't kid yourself.
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You're right, if you aren't making 100 grand salary you can suck a dick.
 
kennykyle said:
How many jobs were created by building this mall? I would guess upwards of 1,000. Seems more effective than just donating cash ( which they do a lot of also )
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another post that does a remarkable job NOT ADDRESSING the quality of the job....... while also creating a negative caricature of all donating practices. Astounding work, sir.
 
NAOS said:
another post that does a remarkable job NOT ADDRESSING the quality of the job....... while also creating a negative caricature of all donating practices. Astounding work, sir.
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I'd rather have a poor job than no job.
 
NAOS said:
another post that does a remarkable job NOT ADDRESSING the quality of the job....... while also creating a negative caricature of all donating practices. Astounding work, sir.
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Did saltairs finest break into your house and start using your computer? Probably the most pretentious comment Ive read to date. Congratulations, you may now decide which jobs are worthwhile for others.
 
kennykyle said:
Did saltairs finest break into your house and start using your computer? Probably the most pretentious comment Ive read to date. Congratulations, you may now decide which jobs are worthwhile for others.
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If this is the case then I would just like to say that NAOS I think you are a hell of a man. May you always have fine women, nice cars and money!...
 
@KK: I'm a teacher you idiot; you think I do what I do because of money?

It's amazing that you find my statement sooooo incendiary. You must work in retail.... gettin' your mind blown daily, I'm sure.
 
NAOS said:
@KK: I'm a teacher you idiot; you think I do what I do because of money?

It's amazing that you find my statement sooooo incendiary. You must work in retail.... gettin' your mind blown daily, I'm sure.
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I don't work in retail, never have, but far be it from me to say "hey your job sucks, you are wasting your life, find another way to get through college loser."
 
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