Mormon Church Faces Legal Battle Over Tithing Fund Misuse Claims
SALT LAKE CITY — A federal lawsuit in Utah is challenging the financial practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, causing a stir among former members who claim the church has misused billions of dollars in donations meant for charitable purposes. At the heart of the dispute is the assertion by the plaintiffs that church leaders and the associated investment firm, Ensign Peak Advisors, diverted tithing funds into a substantial investment reserve rather than using them solely for charitable work as stated. The class-action suit, representing nine individuals from five different states, … Read more