by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jun 23, 2011 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
A popular method for attacking Mormonism is to call it a cult. In this article, we will look at whether or not there is a Mormon cult by scholarly definition and also why people choose to use a term like Mormon cult. Then we will evaluate whether or not this is a...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 26, 2011 | Discipleship: Follow the Savior, Finding Happiness, Finding Truth, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
A personal response Most people are familiar with the sight of Mormon missionaries riding bikes, walking the neighborhoods, or knocking on doors. The men are dressed in suits, white shirts, and ties. They have short hair. The women are in dresses or skirts that fall...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 3, 2011 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
There are times when the Bible can seem confusing because it appears to give conflicting advice. One such situation concerns the topic of judgment. The Bible tells us we must not judge others unless we ourselves want to be judged, but it also offers a variety of...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Feb 23, 2011 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
When Jesus was ready to begin his ministry, he went to where his cousin John was baptizing people. He requested his own baptism. John at first hesitated, knowing Jesus had no sin and also knowing who Jesus really was. John felt Jesus should baptize him, not the other...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jan 21, 2011 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Discipleship: Follow the Savior, Finding Happiness
A church near my house has a sign saying their sermon for this week is “From Volunteer to Disciple.” Since Mormon beliefs say that the Church should be a lay church, that topic caught my attention. Mormons need a lot of people to do all the work that needs doing,...
