Chuch of Latter Day Saints wealth spurs question: Should churches be tax-exempt?

Short answer: Of course, churches should be tax exempt! It is a matter of freedom of religion!

Greedy governments is always looking for new tax revenue sources! Or there other ulterior motives behind such news media (in this case the Salt Lake Tribue) articles?

It is probably save to assume that most of the assets acquired by the LDS church over time wer paid for with church member donations. These church member donations were most likely already subjected to taxation.

Is the church running any for profit business?

LDS wealth spurs question: Should churches be tax-exempt? New revelations about the wealth of the LDS Church are enlivening debate on a long-standing question.