From the article: “While (the church) has no intention to keep any monies that were illegally obtained by a contributor, the church will wait until all the facts are in before making a decision, she said.
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Sounds familiar.
From Star Trek First Ferengi Rule of Acquisition: Once you have their money ... never give it back.
If you take all a man’s money he’s yours to control. (Joseph Smith, Mormon Profit)
“The way to make a million dollars is to start a religion.” (L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology founder)
About the evil Internet...
On the other hand, however - and extremely alarming - are the numbers of individuals who are utilizing the internet for evil and degrading purposes . . . . My brothers and sisters, involvement in such will literally destroy the spirit. Be strong. Be clean. Avoid such degrading and destructive types of content at all costs - wherever they may be! I sound this warning to everyone, everywhere.”
(Thomas S. Monson “179th Annual General Conference Sunday afternoon,” in “Church News: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” published 5 April 2009)