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But King Mosiah Levied a Tax

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Caleb Smitherson

The examples given in the Book of Mormon, I believe, provide conclusive evidence against oppressive taxation, but they do not prohibit nor forbid limited taxation. In Alma 11:1-3 a very clear example of taxation is demonstrated and was implemented by King Mosiah. Continue reading…

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Do the Scriptures Support Taxation?—A Reply to Caleb Smitherson

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Chris Brown

The scriptures simply do not authorize taxation and taxation does not fit with other scriptures and gospel principles. And while a 10% tax is certainly better than an 11%—as the Book of Mormon and other scriptures show—no slavery is better than even a little. Continue reading…

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O That I Had a King!

Posted on February 5, 2009 by JC Bollers

King Benjamin, a man in whom all political power and authority was concentrated, labored just like you and me to support himself so as not to tax his subjects. Continue reading…

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