by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jun 10, 2015 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
Mormon women are getting a lot of attention today, but not always in a balanced way. I was recently invited to submit some comments to a newspaper on my experiences as a Mormon woman, but they were rejected for being positive—no positive experiences were included....
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Dec 30, 2014 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
In discussions with people who used to be Mormon, I often hear that they lived with “Mormon Guilt.” They’d hear all the things Mormons are supposed to do and feel guilty because they weren’t perfect or couldn’t get it all done. They eventually decided to leave, hoping...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Dec 2, 2014 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
In early articles in this series, we learned about Mormon.org, an introduction to Mormonism, and the Book of Mormon. Now you’re ready to really dig deep into the faith. Whether you’re doing so because you’re thinking about conversion, or whether you’re merely a person...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 11, 2014 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
People decide to learn about Mormonism for a variety of reasons. Some are looking for a church to join. Some have met a Mormon and become curious. Others just enjoy learning new things. Some, of course, study to find reasons to hate. Most people, though, have morally...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 14, 2014 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
When I was looking for churches to investigate, I noticed that many of the people I talked to treated their religions more like traditions than a way of life. They attended a worship service and then left the building to head straight back into their ordinary lives....