American billionaire Jeff Green, one of the richest followers of the largest Mormon organization in the United States, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced his official withdrawal from this organization, writes Forbes. The businessman explained his decision by disappointment in the church because of its position on a number of social issues, as well as the unfair use of donations.

“Although I deeply love many Mormons and am grateful for the many things that have come into my life through Mormonism, I have not considered myself a member of the Church for many years. I think that the Church is exploiting its followers and their desire to have hope to build temples, trade centers, ranches, fund investment funds and own securities. Instead of alleviating human suffering, ”Green wrote in a letter published by the publication.

According to him, the Mormon Church "divided millions of families" with its position on a number of social issues that "impeded global progress in the field of women's rights, civil rights and racial equality, and LGBT rights."

Sending his letter, Green donated $ 600,000 to Equality Utah, a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of the LGBT community in Utah. At the same time, the businessman noted that the Mormon Church owns assets of more than $ 100 billion, but does not use the funds to help people.

“My resignation letter must be processed immediately. After today, the only thing I want from the church is one confirmation letter that will inform me that I am no longer a member,” Green said, also emphasizing that together with him all members of his family leave the church.

Earlier it was reported that the secret Mormon fund made millions in stock speculation.

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