by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Feb 12, 2013 | Frequently Asked Questions
With the announcement of the Catholic Pope’s retirement, some have wondered if Mormon prophets ever retire. Mormon is a nickname sometimes used to describe members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mormon prophets serve for life. As of this writing,...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 21, 2012 | Frequently Asked Questions
The Journal of Discourses is often quoted by non-Mormons as proof of Mormon doctrine. In actuality, however, it is an unofficial source and cannot be taken as doctrine. Much of what is included is speculative—the opinions of Brigham Young, rather than actual canonized...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 13, 2012 | Frequently Asked Questions
When Mitt Romney was not chosen to be the president of the United States, many reporters began wondering if he would now be offered the job of President of the Mormons in order to capitalize on his fame. Those who understand how Mormon leadership works realized that...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 7, 2012 | Frequently Asked Questions
Because Mitt Romney has been a Mormon bishop and a Mormon stake president, and is still a high priest, those terms have generated a lot of interest—and a lot of misinformation. In order to understand how those titles affected him in the past and how they affect him...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Mar 28, 2012 | Frequently Asked Questions
Every year, Mormons meet for a worship service on Easter that celebrates the life of the Savior and honors His atonement and his voluntary death on the cross. From the 18 month old in the toddler nursery who is learning that because Jesus was resurrected, we all will...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jan 18, 2012 | Frequently Asked Questions
A recent Pew survey of Mormons found the majority of Mormons, 87 percent, consider polygamy immoral. Mormons believe one wife is God’s normal standard, but that polygamy is acceptable when called for by God for His purposes. In addition, 25 percent believe divorce is...
