The LDS Church faces tithing scrutiny in Australia and an apostle shares a Ramadan message.
Taber also pointed to the endorsement Jackson, who stands to become the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court, won from retired federal
, a Latter-day Saint Republican who served with Jackson on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Taber took to task Sen. Mike Lee, another Latter-day Saint Republican from Utah, for opposing her nomination.An investigation by media outlets raises questions about whether the church has been evading taxes in Australia.reports the church essentially has been funneling donations and members’ tithing to a charitable trust.
Australia does not allow tax deductions for tithing or church donations. But it does allow generous write-offs for charitable giving.reports, “not available to followers of other religions or denominations.” Dallin H. Oaks, left Russell M. Nelson and Henry B. Eyring of the First Presidency sit on the rostrum before General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 3, 2022.• At 97, President Russell M.
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