Criticism follows Businessweek cover on Mormon Church finances

[Ought Six]

http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/0...er-draws-fire/

The article – titled “How the Mormons Make Money,” by Caroline Winter – is an in-depth look into the business side of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with much attention given to the tax benefits the church enjoys and the extent of its holdings of property and stock in multinational corporations.

The magazine cover, the aspect of the article receiving the most criticism, is a caricature of a well-known Mormon painting that shows John the Baptist blessing two Mormon leaders, Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery.

Next to John the Baptist is a thought bubble that reads, “… and thou shalt build a shopping mall, own stock in Burger King and open a Polynesian theme park in Hawaii that shall be largely exempt from the frustrations of tax.”

In response, Smith replies, “Hallelujah.”

[Mein Teil]

Just another way to demonize Romney by the Naz..I mean the Leftwing propaganda machine.

[muttbutt]

Just another way to demonize Romney by the Naz..I mean the Leftwing propaganda machine.

Bloomberg Businessweek is Leftwing?

[Mr Gently Benevolent]

Bloomberg Businessweek is Leftwing?

It's now out selling The Morning Star and The Socialist Worker it's that far left.

[Dominique]

While I've got no problem with them calling out the Moron Church on it's tax exempt business dealings (which should be taxed), I do have an issue with the cover. That's a bit over the top.

[Hollis]

while i've got no problem with them calling out the moron church on it's tax exempt business dealings (which should be taxed), i do have an issue with the cover. That's a bit over the top.

2x........................

[Kiiski]

While I've got no problem with them calling out the Moron Church on it's tax exempt business dealings (which should be taxed), I do have an issue with the cover. That's a bit over the top.

I agree.

P.S. I trust you meant to write "Mormon"