How a 19th-century faith built a 40 billion dollar empire
In short: This documentary explores the intersection of mysticism and bureaucracy within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It examines how a rigorous work ethic and global missionary zeal transformed a small movement into one of the world's most dynamic religious organizations.
The film investigates the organizational structure of the Mormon Church, where spiritual leadership by a prophet coexists with strategic governance by the Correlation Committee. This framework has enabled the church to amass 40 billion dollars in assets through donations and diverse investments.
Beyond its religious reach, the church is one of the largest landowners in the United States, holding interests in universities, media, insurance companies, investment funds, and a theme park. The documentary features interviews with historians and an apostle to analyze how these resources, combined with 60,000 missionaries, fuel their global expansion.
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