Facts About The LDS Church…
“Some facts [that] might [help others understand Latter-day Saints] include:
“First, ‘Mormon’ is a nickname for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. Members are often referred to as ‘Mormons,’ ‘Latter day Saints,’ or ‘LDS.’ The term ‘Saint’ means
‘member.’ “Second, the Church was restored in 1830 in upstate New York with Joseph Smith as its first prophet and president. Today it is headquartered in Salt Lake City, with President Thomas S. Monson as the present prophet. “Third, there are now over 13 million members in 176 countries and territories. About 6 million of these are in the United States, making us the fourth largest Christian denomination in America. As one of the fastest growing Christian faiths in the world, we complete a new chapel every working day. Members pay a tithe,
which is 10 percent of their income, making this and other programs possible.
“Fourth, local congregations are led by volunteer, unpaid members. Both men and women serve in assigned leadership positions.
“And fifth, Mormons are well represented in politics and government. . . . Members also serve in high and trusted positions throughout the world in business, medicine, law, education, media, sports, and entertainment.”
“First, ‘Mormon’ is a nickname for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. Members are often referred to as ‘Mormons,’ ‘Latter day Saints,’ or ‘LDS.’ The term ‘Saint’ means
‘member.’ “Second, the Church was restored in 1830 in upstate New York with Joseph Smith as its first prophet and president. Today it is headquartered in Salt Lake City, with President Thomas S. Monson as the present prophet. “Third, there are now over 13 million members in 176 countries and territories. About 6 million of these are in the United States, making us the fourth largest Christian denomination in America. As one of the fastest growing Christian faiths in the world, we complete a new chapel every working day. Members pay a tithe,
which is 10 percent of their income, making this and other programs possible.
“Fourth, local congregations are led by volunteer, unpaid members. Both men and women serve in assigned leadership positions.
“And fifth, Mormons are well represented in politics and government. . . . Members also serve in high and trusted positions throughout the world in business, medicine, law, education, media, sports, and entertainment.”
(M. Russell Ballard, “Faith, Family, Facts, and Fruits,” Ensign, Nov. 2007, 25 26)
Ten percent tithing also makes possible the construction of a 2.5 BILLION dollar mall downtown Salt Lake City. Now that’s the Lord’s money at work.
measure76
July 10, 2008
The answer to measure 76’s statement can be found here:
http://www.downtownrising.com/city_creek/CC_faq.php
ifokus
July 10, 2008
Yes, the church likes to say no tithing dollars are being used… but all church funds ultimately come from tithing dollars.
Yes, the church has made wise investments over the years and has money that isn’t directly from tithing.. but if you look at the history, it all ulitmately does come from tithing, the church’s only income source historically. The first investments came from tithing funds 50 or 100 years ago. It’s all tithing.
measure76
July 10, 2008
Just where in the bible ‘as it was translated correctly’ does it make mention of a need for restoration? Or Joseph Smith?
Polycarp
July 10, 2008