You may have seen the recent Washington Post article on how one of the church's investment arms, Ensign Peak Advisors, has amassed over $100 billion in assets, has never paid taxes, and has not been following the requirements to retain its 501c status. We take a moment in this episode to talk about the church's wealth, and how it ties to its past and current teachings on donations from members.
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