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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was nicknamed the "Mormon" church by outsiders. Church members prefer to be called Latter-day Saints or LDS, although they accept and use the "Mormon" nickname.
Latter-day Saints follow Jesus Christ.
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What did the Mormons call themselves in pioneer times?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) have always called themselves Latter-day Saints. "Mormon" was a nickname given to them by their enemies, mocking them for their belief in the Book of Mormon. Mormons in pioneer times as well as today generally call themselves Latter-day Saints and prefer that others call them by this name as well. This title is sometimes abbreviated to LDS.
What should you call a Mormon?
Most members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are fine with being called "Mormon", however some are offended by the term and prefer to be called "LDS" or "Latter-day Saint" because the full name of their church is "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints". Other than that, call them by their names!
What is the new name that Mormons are called?
Actually, "Mormon" is the new name. The official name of the church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This has been their official name since 1838. Prior to this they were sometimes known as the Church of Christ (1830-1834) or as the Church of Latter Day Saints (1834-1838). The title "Mormon" was a nickname given to them by their enemies, mocking them for their belief in the Book of Mormon. Mormons have since embraced the name and accept "Mormon" as an appropriate, although informal, nickname. However, Mormons still prefer to be called "Latter-day Saints" or "LDS" rather than "Mormon". Generally, it is acceptable to call the followers "Mormons", but it is not appropriate to call the church the "Mormon Church".
What is the exact religion of Warren Jeffs and his followers?
They belong to an offshoot of the Mormon church. They call it the Fundamentalist Church of Later Day Saints or FLDS for short.
What was the prior name of the Mormons?
The term Mormon is not the actual official name to call members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the LDS Church even holds that calling its member Mormons is incorrect usage. The Church feels that the correct term is Latter-day Saints. Before that
What is the better know term for the religion founded in America in 1830 called the church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints?
Mormon is a common nick name for the church but it does not accurately reflect the Church or its beliefs. To call the Church or its members Mormons or the Mormon Church would imply that they worship Mormon. But that is not true. The official name of the Church is very representative of its beliefs and origin. According to their belief and understanding "The Church of Jesus Christ" That states whose Church it is. "of Latter-day Saints" represents that this is the last days, the time just before the Savior comes again in all of his Glory. It also represents who the Church is made up of. More specifically it is made up of saints, or followers of Jesus Christ in the Latter-days. As far as a term to describe them. Christians works fine. If you want to identify the Church specifically then it's name works great. If you want a shorter way to refer to its members then Latter-day Saints works fine. You will not run into many Latter-day Saints who will get offended by the usage of the term Mormon but just know that it does not accurately reflect them or their beliefs.
What should we call members of the LDS Church?
The Prophet Russel M Nelson has asked that members be referred to as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
How many sects or different denominations does Mormonism have?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has no denominations or sects that it claims as part of it. There are several groups that have LEFT the LDS church, but they are not considered Mormons by the LDS church, even though some of them call themselves Mormons. The two best known are the RLDS (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), now called the Community of Christ, and the FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), which is in the news a lot presently. The FLDS is the group that is polygamous.
What do you call the followers of Hinduisms?
Followers of Hinduisms are called Hindus.
Why did the Separatists call themselves Saints?
The Separatists called themselves "Saints" because they believed they were the true followers of God who had separated themselves from what they saw as corrupt practices in the Church of England. They viewed themselves as a chosen group of believers who were living according to the principles of the Christian faith.
What does christans call adherents?
they call Adherents followers
What has the author William Call written?
William Call has written: 'The cultural revolution' -- subject(s): Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Controversial literature, Free thought, Mormon Church, Philosophy and religion, Religion and culture
