by Gale | Aug 19, 2013 | Mormon Beliefs
A Royal Priesthood The apostle Peter was addressing the early worthy members of Christ’s Church when he called them a “royal priesthood”: But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of...
by Lisa M. | Jun 18, 2013 | Mormon Beliefs
Growing up, I was often asked what church I attended. Often when I said, “I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” the person would reply, “I have never heard of that church.” So then I’d say, “It’s the Mormon Church.” And most of the time...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Feb 26, 2013 | Mormon Beliefs
Scientists have long been fascinated by the Mormon health code. Mormon is a nickname sometimes given to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The health code came by revelation to Joseph Smith in the early 1800s and contained what was, at the...
by byustudent | Feb 16, 2013 | Book of Mormon, Mormon Beliefs, Mormon Family, Mormons, Reflections on the Book of Mormon
BYU (Brigham Young University) is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often mistakenly called the “Mormon Church.” BYU students take nearly a semester of spiritually uplifting, stimulating religion classes. In this series (see below),...
by byustudent | Feb 16, 2013 | Mormon Beliefs
Brigham Young University (BYU) is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often mistakenly called the “Mormon Church.” BYU students take nearly a semester of spiritually uplifting, stimulating religion classes. Here, in this column, students...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Aug 29, 2012 | Jesus Christ in Mormonism, Mormon Beliefs, Mormons
A study done through the University of Pennsylvania demonstrated that Mormons are the most charitable people in America, donating both money and time at a higher rate than other Americans. Even when religious donations and service are subtracted, they give about as...