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[Flystripper]

Do you think he feels like he needs edgier topics to keep some of his audience?

I think the majority of his audience turns over every 12 months or so.

[Solon]

I read Brodie's book the first time when I was about 16 or 17 and living in the heart of orthodox Mormon country (midvale Utah) and had no sense that it was an edgy thing to do. I don't even recall how I came to have the book available. I am not saying you are wrong, but it is not universally true.

This is why I love creekster. It's a great image of him sneaking out to the barn to smoke a reefer, maybe light off some illegal firecrackers, and to read a little Brodie.

I believe that he didn't think it was that edgy. Brodie has some crazy conclusions in there that make it harder to take the whole book seriously.

(Don't get me wrong, NMKMH is a hugely important work.)

[UtahDan]

Mormon Stories released it's financials today:

http://openstoriesfoundation.org/finances/

In 2011 John Dehlin received $37,473.32 in gross salary as Executive Director of the foundation. $20,000 of that was owed to John for the previous year’s salary (2010) which was deferred by John until a board of directors was established. John also receives no benefits from the foundation, so his total net salary after insurance for 2011 was $12,541.

For 2012 John Dehlin’s salary has been set by the board of directors at $40,000.

[Indy Coug]

How do you get on this board of directors? Sounds like a sweet gig.

[DrumNFeather]

Mormon Stories released it's financials today:

http://openstoriesfoundation.org/finances/

Was it feeling pressure from Newt Gingrich or something?

[UtahDan]

How do you get on this board of directors? Sounds like a sweet gig.

I think you have to be invited. Two CUFers are on it, I believe (not me or Super).

[pellegrino]

I read Brodie's book the first time when I was about 16 or 17 and living in the heart of orthodox Mormon country (midvale Utah) and had no sense that it was an edgy thing to do. I don't even recall how I came to have the book available. I am not saying you are wrong, but it is not universally true.

I never claimed that it was universally true, just that most Mormons don't get to it, especially if they have any concern (or if they've been taught to be wary) over losing their testimony by reading anti-Mormon literature.

[creekster]

I never claimed that it was universally true, just that most Mormons don't get to it, especially if they have any concern (or if they've been taught to be wary) over losing their testimony by reading anti-Mormon literature.

Fair enough.

[TripletDaddy]

How do you get on this board of directors? Sounds like a sweet gig.

It sounds like the BoD doesnt get a penny. Dehlin however has had an interesting salary arc.

2010: 20K
2011: 17,473K
2012: 40K

nice raise!

[Moliere]

Mormon Stories released it's financials today:

http://openstoriesfoundation.org/finances/

That's a good step, but calling those "financial statements" is misleading. A proper set of financial statements would include a cash flows statement, some sort of statement of equity (or net assets), and notes. At least they are disclosing John's salary.

It would also be nice to have an audit opinion attached to them to add credibility

[Flystripper]

That's a good step, but calling those "financial statements" is misleading. A proper set of financial statements would include a cash flows statement, some sort of statement of equity (or net assets), and notes. At least they are disclosing John's salary.

It would also be nice to have an audit opinion attached to them to add credibility

Well at least if you believe he is telling the truth and there isn't any hidden comp in company expenses you can rest assured that he is working for peanuts even after his raise. He does not appear to be living fat on people's donations.

[Moliere]

Well at least if you believe he is telling the truth and there isn't any hidden comp in company expenses you can rest assured that he is working for peanuts even after his raise. He does not appear to be living fat on people's donations.

So I should just have faith and believe John is not lying

[Indy Coug]

Is there some legal reason he needs to have a board of directors and disclose his financials? Is MormonStories organized as some not-for-profit group?

[UtahDan]

Is there some legal reason he needs to have a board of directors and disclose his financials? Is MormonStories organized as some not-for-profit group?

It is set up as a non-profit. Contributions are tax deductible.

[Indy Coug]

It is set up as a non-profit. Contributions are tax deductible.

Thanks for the explanation.