by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Aug 7, 2014 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
When I was nineteen and had been a Mormon for two years, my bishop (lay pastor) and I decided I should become a Mormon missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Today, I could have gone on a full-time mission at that age, but in those days, women...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 29, 2014 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
All I ever wanted out of life was that it be predictable, unchanging, and calm. Unlike many people, I like boring. Naturally, then, I have lived in twenty homes in seven states, and have encountered unpredictable life changes at every turn. When I became a Mormon at...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jun 30, 2014 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
Mormons are taught by their church to be patriotic citizens of whatever country they live in. An essential part of our faith is outlined in this Article of Faith: “We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jun 18, 2014 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
In this series of articles, we have been discussing the Mormon priesthood, with the intention of helping people understand issues relating to women and the priesthood. Mormon is a nickname sometimes used to describe members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 28, 2014 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
This is the first in a series of articles exploring the priesthood as it is carried out by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members of this church are often known as Mormons. The series will eventually explore the relationship between women and the...