LDS Church Doesn’t Destroy Child Abuse Records Afterall !!!
About this episode
The episode discusses the LDS Church's contradictory statements regarding child abuse records and explores issues of trust, accountability, and Church finances.
Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we lead with a story that cuts straight to trust and credibility. Just a few years ago the LDS Church claimed it could not turn over abuse-help-line records because those records were routinely destroyed. Then, just last week, the Church publicly cited those same records to defend itself from over a decade ago. Both statements cannot be true. We walk through what was said, when it was said, and why this contradiction matters—especially when the subject is child abuse and institutional accountability. This isn’t a technical paperwork issue. It’s about honesty. When an institution asks for moral authority, legal deference, and public trust, its words matter. We break down how this reversal came to light, what the Church is now saying, and why critics argue this isn’t a misunderstanding but a clear case of misleading the public. Our other stories include looking into the latest Widow’s Mite Report, which raises fresh questions about Church finances. With hundreds of billions in reserves and massive investment growth, the report argues the Church is hoarding wealth at a pace that far outstrips its charitable spending. We discuss what the data shows…
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