Welcome to Crimetown, a series produced by Marc Smerling and Zac Stuart-Pontier in partnership with Gimlet Media. Each season, we investigate the culture of crime in a different city. In Season 2, Crimetown heads to the heart of the Rust Belt: Detroit, Michigan. From its heyday as Motor City to its rebirth as the Brooklyn of the Midwest, Detroit’s history reflects a series of issues that strike at the heart of American identity: race, poverty, policing, loss of industry, the war on drugs, an ...
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Researchers say Christian leaders will embezzle an estimated $86 billion in 2024
The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on Mar 20, 2024
https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/researchers-say-christian-leaders
The discussion delved into the issue of financial transparency and accountability within Christian organizations, particularly regarding the embezzlement of funds.
Kelley Laughlin shed light on the alarming statistic that Christian leaders may embezzle over $80 billion annually by 2024, as reported by the Center for the Study of Global Christianity and the Trinity Foundation. This embezzlement includes practices like skimming from offering plates and diverting mission donations to personal expenses.
The panelists highlighted the lack of financial oversight and transparency within religious institutions, emphasizing the need for routine audits, transparency measures, and consequences for illegal activities. They also discussed the pervasive influence of Christianity in American society, particularly in politics, and the challenges of holding religious organizations accountable due to societal norms and biases.
Suggestions for addressing the issue included implementing stricter financial regulations, promoting transparency, and demanding accountability from religious institutions.
Additionally, there were calls for reparations to congregations affected by financial mismanagement, including refunds or evidence of funds being used for their intended purposes.
In a lighter tone, the panelists humorously proposed reparations in the form of amusement park trips and tangible improvements to church facilities, highlighting the long-standing issue of unfulfilled promises made to congregations for various projects.
Overall, the conversation underscored the importance of financial integrity and accountability within religious institutions and called for greater scrutiny and regulation to prevent financial misconduct and protect congregational assets.
The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.13.4 featuring Jimmy Jr., Blatant Blatheist , Cynthia McDonald and Kelley Laughlin
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The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on Mar 20, 2024
https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/researchers-say-christian-leaders
The discussion delved into the issue of financial transparency and accountability within Christian organizations, particularly regarding the embezzlement of funds.
Kelley Laughlin shed light on the alarming statistic that Christian leaders may embezzle over $80 billion annually by 2024, as reported by the Center for the Study of Global Christianity and the Trinity Foundation. This embezzlement includes practices like skimming from offering plates and diverting mission donations to personal expenses.
The panelists highlighted the lack of financial oversight and transparency within religious institutions, emphasizing the need for routine audits, transparency measures, and consequences for illegal activities. They also discussed the pervasive influence of Christianity in American society, particularly in politics, and the challenges of holding religious organizations accountable due to societal norms and biases.
Suggestions for addressing the issue included implementing stricter financial regulations, promoting transparency, and demanding accountability from religious institutions.
Additionally, there were calls for reparations to congregations affected by financial mismanagement, including refunds or evidence of funds being used for their intended purposes.
In a lighter tone, the panelists humorously proposed reparations in the form of amusement park trips and tangible improvements to church facilities, highlighting the long-standing issue of unfulfilled promises made to congregations for various projects.
Overall, the conversation underscored the importance of financial integrity and accountability within religious institutions and called for greater scrutiny and regulation to prevent financial misconduct and protect congregational assets.
The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.13.4 featuring Jimmy Jr., Blatant Blatheist , Cynthia McDonald and Kelley Laughlin
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.
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Researchers say Christian leaders will embezzle an estimated $86 billion in 2024
The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on Mar 20, 2024
https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/researchers-say-christian-leaders
The discussion delved into the issue of financial transparency and accountability within Christian organizations, particularly regarding the embezzlement of funds.
Kelley Laughlin shed light on the alarming statistic that Christian leaders may embezzle over $80 billion annually by 2024, as reported by the Center for the Study of Global Christianity and the Trinity Foundation. This embezzlement includes practices like skimming from offering plates and diverting mission donations to personal expenses.
The panelists highlighted the lack of financial oversight and transparency within religious institutions, emphasizing the need for routine audits, transparency measures, and consequences for illegal activities. They also discussed the pervasive influence of Christianity in American society, particularly in politics, and the challenges of holding religious organizations accountable due to societal norms and biases.
Suggestions for addressing the issue included implementing stricter financial regulations, promoting transparency, and demanding accountability from religious institutions.
Additionally, there were calls for reparations to congregations affected by financial mismanagement, including refunds or evidence of funds being used for their intended purposes.
In a lighter tone, the panelists humorously proposed reparations in the form of amusement park trips and tangible improvements to church facilities, highlighting the long-standing issue of unfulfilled promises made to congregations for various projects.
Overall, the conversation underscored the importance of financial integrity and accountability within religious institutions and called for greater scrutiny and regulation to prevent financial misconduct and protect congregational assets.
The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.13.4 featuring Jimmy Jr., Blatant Blatheist , Cynthia McDonald and Kelley Laughlin
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.
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The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on Mar 20, 2024
https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/researchers-say-christian-leaders
The discussion delved into the issue of financial transparency and accountability within Christian organizations, particularly regarding the embezzlement of funds.
Kelley Laughlin shed light on the alarming statistic that Christian leaders may embezzle over $80 billion annually by 2024, as reported by the Center for the Study of Global Christianity and the Trinity Foundation. This embezzlement includes practices like skimming from offering plates and diverting mission donations to personal expenses.
The panelists highlighted the lack of financial oversight and transparency within religious institutions, emphasizing the need for routine audits, transparency measures, and consequences for illegal activities. They also discussed the pervasive influence of Christianity in American society, particularly in politics, and the challenges of holding religious organizations accountable due to societal norms and biases.
Suggestions for addressing the issue included implementing stricter financial regulations, promoting transparency, and demanding accountability from religious institutions.
Additionally, there were calls for reparations to congregations affected by financial mismanagement, including refunds or evidence of funds being used for their intended purposes.
In a lighter tone, the panelists humorously proposed reparations in the form of amusement park trips and tangible improvements to church facilities, highlighting the long-standing issue of unfulfilled promises made to congregations for various projects.
Overall, the conversation underscored the importance of financial integrity and accountability within religious institutions and called for greater scrutiny and regulation to prevent financial misconduct and protect congregational assets.
The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.13.4 featuring Jimmy Jr., Blatant Blatheist , Cynthia McDonald and Kelley Laughlin
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.
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