by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Dec 16, 2013 | Terrie Lynn Bittner: Mormonism
The construction workers building the new Philadelphia Pennsylvania Mormon Temple are following an unusual set of rules. Praised by the mayor of the city for the 300 construction jobs and a boost to tourism, as well as improvements to an area the city hopes to...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Feb 26, 2013 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
Mormons teach their children—and their adults—that God is kind and loving. Their doctrine backs that up as more than simply a nice thing to say. In Mormon theology, God really is kind and loving and fair—all the things a good father should be. There are some unique...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jun 30, 2011 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
Mormon genealogy has gained world-wide attention due to the Family History Center libraries found around the world, the large genealogy library in Salt Lake City, Utah, and the extensive genealogy website, all of which are free to people regardless of religion. The...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Apr 16, 2011 | Mormons
The Mormons have released 2010 statistics for the Mormon church. A quick look at these statistics can be helpful in learning to understand what the Mormons are all about and how they are impacting the world around them. Total church membership in 2010...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Mar 3, 2011 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Finding Happiness, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
It is a central part of Mormon beliefs that families are meant to last forever. Although many religions teach that death also leads to forced divorce, Mormons believe that God created families and counseled against divorce. Therefore he would not force people to get...