Mormon tithing
6 things we now know (maybe) about the LDS church’s wealth
By Jana Riess — May 16, 2023
(RNS) — A new ‘60 Minutes’ interview raised questions about the LDS church's finances, including whether its wealth now amounts to $150 billion.
On Mormon tithing and a $100 billion investment fund
By Jana Riess — December 14, 2022
(RNS) — Tithing can’t be reduced to checking a box that says you support an insanely wealthy institution with yet more wealth and are suddenly right with the Lord because of it.
LDS Church is under fire in Australia
By Jana Riess — October 31, 2022
(RNS) — If the reports are true, the government of Australia has every right to be angry. This kind of financial practice looks terrible for the church. It feels covert and deceptive.
Mormon tithing, revisited
By Jana Riess — November 30, 2021
(RNS) — When I paid tithing to the church, the logistics of sitting down to do it might take up five minutes of my month. Now, it requires a good deal more time and consideration.
Why I stopped tithing to the LDS Church
By Jana Riess — December 23, 2020
At tithing settlement this year, I declared myself a full tithe-payer and explained why none of that money has gone to the LDS Church.
Utah is the most generous U.S. state, study finds
By Jana Riess — November 17, 2020
Since approximately three out of five residents of Utah are Mormons, it makes sense that Utah would perform well in the measures about financial generosity and volunteering.
The Mormons’ $100 billion fortune is not about the money, stupid
By Mette Harrison — January 20, 2020
(RNS) — 'I’m not trying to excuse the church’s massive nest egg here, just point out a reality of what I see happening,' says guest blogger Mette Harrison. 'Which is that it’s not about the money, stupid. It’s about loyalty.'
How persuasive is whistleblower’s claim the LDS church is hiding wealth from the IRS?
By Jana Riess — December 17, 2019
(RNS) — It’s easy for me to believe that the LDS church is guilty of hoarding its wealth; it's harder to believe that it has been intentionally defrauding its members and the federal government.
I just paid my Mormon tithing. Why don’t I feel better about it?
By Jana Riess — December 3, 2019
(RNS) — I don't mind being held accountable in my giving, which I view as an important part of a Christian life. But I want the church to be accountable too.
Which Mormon practices lead to increased spiritual experiences?
By Jana Riess — August 16, 2018
It turns out that prayer and scripture study do in fact seem to help Mormons feel closer to God. Avoiding coffee and Game of Thrones? Not so much.
10 things to know about Millennial Mormons
By Jana Riess — May 24, 2017
They're strong believers, but they're also politically diverse and less likely to come from super-sized families than older Mormons. Meet the Next Mormons via infographic.
Study shows young adult Mormons are most likely generation to tithe (but there’s a catch)
By Jana Riess — December 26, 2016
Surprise: Mormon Millennials are a little more likely to be full tithe-payers than older Mormons are -- but there's a twist in how they define income.
Utah and Mormons are the most generous givers
By Jana Riess — November 29, 2016
(RNS) Utah residents give 6.6 percent of their income to charity -- and have the most volunteer hours of any state. A good deal of that generosity is due to the state's heavily Mormon population.
5 reasons why Mormons are happier, says researcher
By Jana Riess — July 2, 2015
Mormons are tied for first place in well-being among all religious groups. A recent master's thesis outlines 5 reasons for this, and also explores a paradox: How can Mormons be so happy while having high rates of antidepressant use?
Pay tithing, be happy?
By Jana Riess — September 5, 2014
I feel uncomfortable when Mormon teachers and leaders suggest that greater health and happiness will follow when we pay tithing. But a new sociological study says it's at least partly true.
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