Is there a law firm that can and would sue the Mormon religion for fraud and intentional infliction of mental and emotional distress with threats of death while demanding money in the form of tithing?

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Added: You can never sue a religion. Only people and corporations (legal people) can be sued. A religion is an idea. You can sue a religious leader, opr a religious institution though. Many abuse victims sued catholic priests and the catholic church after they were sexually abused.

No. The 1st amendment guarantees the freedom of religion. It would be so controversial that many law firms would not want to do it. Besides, you would have to provemental and emotional distress, threats of death and that you were demanded money in the form of tithing. (Especially since every member contributes their tithing in an envelope, that would be very, very difficult to prove). I don't think you have a case because I have never received any death threats, nor have I been inflicted with mental or emotional distress. I have never heard of or experienced any death threats. Most of all, I have never had any member of the L.D.S. Church demand money from me in the form of tithing (not even the bishopric). Tithing is a voluntary contribution that each member willing gives.

Just like in many Christian religions they collect contributions by passing the basket/bucket/hat, etc. You could also sue the majority of the world's religions for emotional distress, threats of death and the demand of money, but it would go no where.

You mentioned fraud. Anti-Mormons continue to pump out Anti-Mormon literature to discredit the LDS Church. LDS authors (or LDS apologetics) continue to refute the negative literature at BYU by the LDS apologist group Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (FARMS). Because of this FARMS has become very large and with many excellent books, which has strengthened the beliefs of a lot of LDS members. By comparison the Anti-Mormon literature is done poorly with bad references, quotes and documentation. I myself have examined and studied some of the Anti-Mormon literature that has been printed and I have determined that it is mostly bogus. One of the most prominent problems with the Anti-Mormon literature is the references. The references are hard to trace, but when a person takes the time to actually find the original article, it is found to be in many cases laughable. I did this with the 'Spaulding Manuscript', I actually went and searched for the original and found it. It has no comparison to the Book of Mormon. One of the most prominent of these Anti-Mormon publishers is the 'Utah Lighthouse Ministry' in Salt Lake City ran by Jerald and Sandra Tanner, their publications are quoted by many Anti-Mormon authors but are filled with misleading information. Have you ever wondered why these publications are not accepted by any large national publisher? Their writtings have too many problems that would create law suits. Although, the Tanners are one of many Anti-Mormon publishers, they have also stood up to other Anti-Mormon critics for their demagogic attacks against the LDS Church. The Tanners have also debunked misrepresentations of the LDS Church by Christian evangelist Ed Decker's works, such as the film The God Makers. With all the pros and cons where do you PROVE fraud. I could PROVE fraud on many of the Anti-Mormon writings. (Research their references! Don't take Anti-Mormon literature at face value.)

Threats of death is another issue. If you are receiving 'death threats' you need to contact your local law enforcement authorities immediately and make them aware of the 'death threats', so that the law enforcement authorities can investigate them. Be advised that you need proof of the 'death threat/s'. PROOF is hard concrete evidence which is best substantiated with competent witnesses.

Please NOTE: 'If you pursue this course of action and it is determined that you are making these things up and are creating unnecessary harassment to members of the LDS Church and/or others, you could be counter sued, have a restraining order placed on you, be made to pay all legal fees, etc. Make sure it is worth it.