by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Sep 22, 2012 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
So often, when people write about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are sometimes called Mormons, they begin with a list of doctrines, addressing each one as though they could be explained in isolation. They can’t. Have you ever looked at...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 25, 2012 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
From time to time, I see someone posting (usually incorrect) information on Mormons and one complaint is that Mormons won’t pray to Jesus directly, which “proves” they are not Christian. Let’s take that complaint in several parts in order to answer the question....
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 23, 2012 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
Every Sunday, Mormons meet together in their chapels for Sacrament Service. While it is a basic worship service, the most important purpose is the taking of the Sacrament, which is what Mormons call Communion. Mormon is a nickname for members of The Church of Jesus...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 1, 2012 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
A few days ago, I read an article by someone who claimed to know a lot about Mormons. Like so many self-proclaimed experts on this subject, much of his information was inaccurate. One of his claims was that most Mormons don’t believe they will be saved because they...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Mar 14, 2012 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
In the early days of Christ’s ministry, the gospel was only preached to Jews. Jews and Gentiles did not generally like each other and it was, in fact, illegal for them to spend time together. Jesus said the gospel was to go out to all men, but the apostles didn’t...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Mar 12, 2012 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
Recent media stories have discussed some Mormon baptisms for the dead that targeted Holocaust victims and celebrities. Many have asked the Mormons to abandon the practice and wonder why the Church has not complied. Certainly, it would seem simpler to stop and end the...
