Phillip C. Smith: Organizations like the LDS Church should be free to use their money as they see fit.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints office building on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.For those who seek to understand The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and are realistic and fair, the use of church funds should be understandable and acceptable. For those who take a critical focus, feeling the need to find fault or otherwise criticize the church, this account may not help much.
• Administrative costs, the funds needed to manage these resources noted above. None of those working for the church, including General Authorities, make much money from this service. Many could make much more outside. A part of any successful organization is the establishment and maintenance of what could be called “a rainy day fund.” The church has done well in this endeavor. Rest assured, they have been careful to make sure that what they have done conforms to legal IRS guidelines.
All the money that comes into the church will be used at appropriate times in the future for important management and worthy charitable causes.Ph.D., Orem, is a retired college professor and a believing, active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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