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LDS give of their time freely. It is run by lay members and their is no paid ministry including missionaries, Bishops (pastor, you could be called) teachers, Tab Choir and orchestra, etc.etc. Men hold the Priesthood and have authority to baptize, lay on hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost, bless the sick etc. etc. Tithing is 10% and fast offering is at least the price of two meals. No longer needed items are turned over to the Deseret Industries for humanitarian purposes. The Church sends millions of dollars worth of items world wide.

this question didn't surprise me a bit .

He is disobeying the Bible. The Bible says we should do our best keep little for ourselves and to help others.

Yes. He should practice what he preaches. It seems very wierd unless he actually earned money by working for it.

No, not weird. That is how it is, even if it is completely wrong. I had a pastor one time that lived in a huge home in the rich part of town... we had a small congregation too. He actually took me aside and told me I had to pay more thiths because he could not afford his electric bill that month (TRUE story). He drove a BMW. I stopped going there and several years later the church fell apart. I assume it was because more members saw what I saw. This man (as most preachers in that religion) acted as if he were god himself and if I didn't take care of him and his life style he could curse me and ruin my life. Seemed all churches of this religion that I have been to were the same way - rich preacher, poor congregation!

Exactly what the church was designed for, to answer your question, its not weird at all.

Yeah well Jesus drives a flying Lamborghini.
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If it really bothers you ask him.

Not all are like this, but if you are being serious, then now you know why we dont like churches so much

You seriously should start asking questions about the way money are spent... Maybe hire a financial auditor?