by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Mar 30, 2013 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
In the April 2013 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are nicknamed Mormons, a woman gave the closing prayer in the first session. Jean A. Stevens is the First Counselor in the General Primary Presidency, which means...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Mar 20, 2013 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
The constitution of China guarantees the right to religious belief, but it recognizes only a few churches. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are called Mormons, is not one of the five officially recognized religions. However, they do have...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Mar 15, 2013 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
When white smoke appeared at the Vatican, many Mormons were glued to their televisions or computers, waiting for the decision and then to learn the identity of the new Pope. That might seem odd, since Mormons are not led by the Pope. However, Mormons and Catholics...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Mar 11, 2013 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
On March 8, 2013, President Obama met with a small group of invited faith leaders to discuss immigration reform. Dieter F. Uchtdorf, the second councilor to the Mormon prophet, was among those invited. He is a natural choice in that he has been an immigrant three...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jan 24, 2013 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
Life for Mormon teenagers has been changing lately. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are often nicknamed Mormons, has always asked more of its teens than most churches do. Some researchers have credited the high level of participation,...
