Huntsman Mormon Tithing Fraud Case Tossed Out | Ep. 1988

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The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has unanimously rejected James Huntsman's fraud lawsuit against the LDS/Mormon Church, which claimed that the church misled the membership over its tithing usage.Join John, Gerardo, and attorney Kolby Reddish to break down the decision.

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00:04:26 Initial reactions to the news

00:13:00 Huntsman Procedure Explained

00:15:45 Where the Three Tithing Cases started

00:21:55 False statements made by the Church saying it would NOT use tithing funds

00:48:22 What is the definition of fraud?

01:01:05 The Church omitted half of the statement that changed the meaning

01:10:50 “Reserve funds” come from tithing for a “rainy day”

01:31:00 Why we should all become churches

01:34:47 More from the Majority Decision

01:42:55 Closing thoughts - we need to be accurate on how we talk about it

01:45:10 Judge Bress’ Concurrence

02:06:55 Bumatay’s Concurrence

02:20:55 Summary of the judicial breakdown


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The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has unanimously rejected James Huntsman's fraud lawsuit against the LDS/Mormon Church, which claimed that the church misled the membership over its tithing usage.Join John, Gerardo, and attorney Kolby Reddish to break down the decision.

Show Notes

YouTube


00:04:26 Initial reactions to the news

00:13:00 Huntsman Procedure Explained

00:15:45 Where the Three Tithing Cases started

00:21:55 False statements made by the Church saying it would NOT use tithing funds

00:48:22 What is the definition of fraud?

01:01:05 The Church omitted half of the statement that changed the meaning

01:10:50 “Reserve funds” come from tithing for a “rainy day”

01:31:00 Why we should all become churches

01:34:47 More from the Majority Decision

01:42:55 Closing thoughts - we need to be accurate on how we talk about it

01:45:10 Judge Bress’ Concurrence

02:06:55 Bumatay’s Concurrence

02:20:55 Summary of the judicial breakdown


Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors!

Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today:


Our Platforms:


Contact us:
MormonStories@gmail.com
PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117


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2025-02-01 152 min
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