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This week in Mormon Land: A new way to tithe, Salt Lake Temple closes, and a plea from President Russell Nelson

Salt Lake Tribune | January 2, 2020

Related Topics: Mormons, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Loyola University Chicago, Salt Lake Temple, Russell M. Nelson, By Common Consent, Utah, Calvary Baptist Church

The Mormon Land newsletter is a weekly highlight reel of developments in and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whether heralded in headlines, preached from the pulpit or buzzed about on the back benches. Want this free newsletter in your inbox? Subscribe here.

(Francisco Kjolseth | Salt Lake Tribune file photo) The sun rises on the Salt Lake Temple on Oct. 5, 2019.
(Francisco Kjolseth | Salt Lake Tribune file photo) The sun rises on the Salt Lake Temple on Oct. 5, 2019.
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• Sam Brunson, who teaches tax law at Loyola University in Chicago, offers this revolutionary idea for spreading the wealth — and the love — in a By Common Consent blog post: Have the church tap the annual returns on its $100 billion reserve fund to cover its yearly operating expenses, while faithful members pay their 10% — yes, tithing — to charitable organizations.


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