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 | Jun 24, 2011 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
A fast search of the Internet will net you millions of Mormon doctrine articles, but many of them contain incorrect information. As a result, a person who really wants to know what Mormon beliefs are may be confused about what Mormon doctrine really is. In this...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 6, 2011 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
Twice a year, Mormons attend or view the General Conference. This conference allows them to hear from their leaders and receive God’s most recent counsel. Speakers are not assigned topics. Instead, they are asked to pray to know what God wants them to say. This means...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Mar 19, 2011 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Discipleship: Follow the Savior, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
In 1852, when Hannah Last Cornaby was baptized, she and her husband had to enter the church building through a volley of stones being thrown at them by a screaming mob. She did not turn back. She bravely pushed through the mob, coping with the rocks and insults and...