[lcall]

Members are taught to save "for a rainy day" (and to avoid debt, obtain education, and to be good to everyone, starting at home). The Church as an institution also follows their own advice. They have so many money-consuming projects going on that if there were serious economic problems, these resources would help it continue those efforts instead of having to dramatically cut back (feeding, employing, accredited global online higher-ed and English instruction and support to those who could not otherwise afford it, building programs, extensive welfare and humanitarian programs, etc etc). More info at the Church's site or my own (in profile).

[scrubs]

The salient point isn't any of what you mention. Basic new testament teachings suggest outreach and help is the church's business: feed, cloth the poor. See also Alger's "Ragged Dick."

Leadership isn't stating an AI policy then putting it our for the world to see. It isn't having billions in cash and assets. Rainy day? You aren't guaranteed tomorrow. Maximal help today is indicated. Spend it.

I'm reminded of the lady who rolled into a TX legislature pushing for a Christian goal last year I think. The legislature guy (an evangelical himself) smartly didn't get drawn into silly arguments merely saying the church's business is helping people not pushing rules in public schools. The applicant had no reply.

[lcall]

Thanks for your thoughtful comment. We believe the Church is led by Christ through his living prophets, who are not perfect, but whodefinitely seek his guidance for their decisions, many of which must be made unanimously by the 12 and the First Presidency. I believe it (or know it) because of the many reasons listed at my web site (in profile).