It is discrimination, it is persecution, it is serious, and it will only increase in days to come.

This will not affect the LDS much. The inspired principle of tithing, coupled with sound financial management, have left us able to pay Google’s church tax if we must. But as the apostles have taught, religious freedom and the principle that religion is central to a healthy social life are both divine. Mormonism thrives where religion and religious diversity thrive.