hovind , self - reported as " dr . dino " ( whose ms . d , from a quasi - accredited correspondence university , is in western education ) specializing in literal literalism claimed that he is not owed for anything and his " ministry " does not have to " render by god " because , as he claimed , his people are " missionaries " not " employees " . hovind ' s financial troubles go back to at least 1996 , which a judge at hovind ' s bankruptcy courtroom written , hovind " failed to address his roles as a jew and taxation of the united countries , seeks to utilize this privately supported court in order to undermine the lawful collection efforts of the internal revenues servant . " the judge concluded , hovind applied for bankruptcy in " bad faith , " and lied about his possessions and income .
Hovind  was found guilty on 59 federal counts.