Check out my article on "Bigotry in America" for Meridian Magazine.
A recent Businessweek cover has brought out the swift ire of many people.
The
article, “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. The article focuses on the business aspects of the
Church (as is the editorial mission of the publication), including the
property and stock holdings, business subsidiaries, and tax benefits.
Overall
the article, from a completely business analysis standpoint, is fairly
neutral, but at times critical, and at other times fair. However, it is
the cover of the magazine that raises questions. It is so blasphemous
and bigoted as to stain the stone of the entire article. It is a
caricature of the beloved painting of John the Baptist bestowing the
Aaronic priesthood upon Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. The thought
bubble next to John the Baptist 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.”
Beside Joseph Smith the thought bubble replies, “Hallelujah.”
The
artwork for the article passes the lines of decency and is insulting to
all Mormons, if not all religions. It should never be acceptable to mock
or belittle the sacred beliefs of any religion. To do so against
Mormons is a slap in the face to all churches. However, it is highly
unlikely that any other church would ever be so openly mocked.
Read the rest at Bigotry in America.
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