by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jan 21, 2014 | Mormon Scriptures
The Book of Mormon, used by Mormons as a companion to the Bible, distinguishes between true priesthood and “priestcraft.” Priestcraft is a form of false priesthood and can be very dangerous. Of course, the practice of priestcraft isn’t just limited to those holding...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jan 14, 2014 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
Sometimes odd—and usually untrue—rumors about Mormons circulate, and they can cause people to wonder what it’s like to be a Mormon. One way to answer that question is to look at what Mormons do all day. One challenge to that method, though, is that we don’t all live...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jan 9, 2014 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
Amy Chua, also known as Tiger Mom, has written a second book, this time with her husband. She is presenting the controversial view that eight cultural groups in the United States are more successful than others. Although the book will not be released until...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jan 7, 2014 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
The basic definition of a Mormon is that it is a nickname for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Of course, that definition isn’t very helpful if you don’t actually know anything about the religion, so let’s take a look at what it really means...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Dec 28, 2013 | Home and Family
When my son was in second grade, he was puzzled by a woman who told me she was unhappy that she couldn’t study history because she couldn’t afford to take a class. As a homeschooler who was being taught to be a self-directed learner, he knew you didn’t need to take a...
