Daria "Foxdari" Sedelnikova For three years, Reverend Lawrence Kozak made purchases in mobile games like Candy Crush and Mario Kart Tour. He also used church funds to buy children's toys on Amazon. During a 2022 financial review, the church's accountant discovered an "astronomical amount of Apple Pay transactions". The clergyman was recently released after someone posted $250,000 bail. His case will now go to court.
Image: Dall-E 3This incident sparked widespread public outcry and fueled discussions about financial transparency in religious organizations. Many experts note that such abuses of congregants' trust undermine the church's authority and could have serious consequences.
Moreover, the situation highlighted the issue of addiction to mobile games and in-app purchases. Psychologists warn that some games are deliberately designed to create user addiction and encourage spending more money.
Experts also emphasize the need for stronger financial oversight in religious organizations and stricter measures to prevent such incidents. Existing rules and procedures may need to be revised to ensure greater transparency and accountability.
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