Posts tagged Joseph Smith

Behind Latter-Day Saint Church’s Wealth Are 2 Centuries Of Hits And Misses

(ANALYSIS) Revelations regarding The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ finances have raised questions concerning the ethics of a religious organization amassing such a large amount of wealth, and how it is balanced with charitable giving. But headlines often overlook the long and surprising history of the modern church’s financial success — as well as the continued anxiety surrounding its economic reserves.

Analysis, MormonBenjamin ParkApril 25, 2023The Conversation, Benjamin Park, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mormons, Salt Lake City, Joseph Smith, Second Great Awakening, LDS, LDS Church, Primary Feature, Secondary Feature, rechargeComment

Nix 'Mormon' talk in news! How can media handle major faith’s unreasonable plea?

(COMMENTARY) The venerable Mormon Tabernacle Choir has announced that it is now named “The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.” Reason: President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has declared that “the importance of the name” that God “revealed for His Church,” means believers and outsiders must drop “Mormon” and use that full nine-word name.

Analysis, Religion, Opinion, North AmericaRichard OstlingOctober 12, 2018Richard Ostling, Mormons, Joel Campbell, Brigham Young, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Russell Nelson, Joseph Smith, Mormon Tabernacle, LDS, AP, Associated Press Stylebook

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