Mormon Tithing Horror Stories: What are some real - life examples?

These stories can make the Mormon Church seem less empathetic. If people hear about families in need being pressured to pay tithing instead of getting help, it gives the impression that the church values money over the well - being of its members.

One tithing horror story could be when a family was struggling financially but the church still pressured them to give a tenth of their meager income. They ended up sacrificing basic necessities like food and proper heating for their home just to meet the tithing demands.

One diarrhea horror story is when I was on a long road trip. There were very few rest stops around. Suddenly, I got a really bad stomachache and diarrhea hit me hard. I was sweating and praying that we would find a place soon. It was so uncomfortable and embarrassing as I was with friends.

There are quite a few trampoline horror stories. For example, some trampolines have a net around them to prevent falls. But in one case, a child got tangled in the net in a very bad way. The child panicked and in the struggle, got a minor head injury. Also, there have been cases where trampolines with worn - out springs have caused unexpected bounces. A person could be jumping normally and then suddenly be launched much higher than expected due to a faulty spring, leading to a hard fall and potential fractures.

There have been stories about facial recognition systems in some stores. A customer was wrongly identified as a shoplifter due to a glitch in the facial recognition software. The store security confronted the innocent customer in a very public and embarrassing way, causing a great deal of distress to the person. This shows how biometrics can go wrong and have a negative impact on people's lives.

In some pledgeships, new members are subjected to intense isolation. For instance, they might be locked in a small, dark room for hours as part of some 'initiation' process. This not only causes extreme psychological distress but can also be very dangerous if something were to happen to them while they were locked away, like a medical emergency.

Well, there was a situation where an elderly couple owned a small cottage. They were away for a few months due to health reasons. Squatters got in and made it a mess. They painted the walls with graffiti, broke some of the windows, and left a lot of trash everywhere. It was a real horror for the couple when they returned. And then there was a story about a commercial property. Squatters moved in and set up an illegal business operation there without any permission, causing all sorts of legal headaches for the owner.

One example could be in the job market. A candidate might accept a job offer, but then renege at the last minute. This leaves the employer in a lurch as they may have already turned down other potential hires. They might have also made arrangements like setting up a workspace, ordering equipment, etc. for the new hire.

Well, there was a story where a guy thought he could fly after using synthetic marijuana. He climbed onto the roof of a building and jumped, breaking multiple bones. Also, some users have reported extreme paranoia. They would lock themselves in a room, thinking someone was out to get them. It's really dangerous stuff.

One horror story is about a student who took Adderall without a prescription. He started having severe heart palpitations and couldn't sleep for days. Eventually, he had a panic attack during an exam and his performance was severely affected.