Which church?
The name of the Church is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Church members prefer to be called "Latter-day Saints" or "LDS". "Mormon" is a nickname given to them by people who oppose the Church.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly known as the "Mormon" church) believe that it was given that name by Jesus Christ in revelation to Joseph Smith. This revelation is now contained in the Doctrine & Covenants section 115. It says "For thus shall my church be called in the last days, even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." This revelation was given in 1838. For the eight years prior to this that the church was in existence, it had been known as "The Church of Christ." The official name of the Church is very important to most of it's members. The name means that this is the Church of Jesus Christ - it is a Christian Church operated directly by Jesus Christ and founded on His teachings and commandments. It also means that it's members should be living as "Latter-day Saints" or, as literal Saints who are living in the Last Days.
The real name of the "Mormon" Church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. "Mormon" is a nickname originally given to them by their enemies, but they have since accepted it. They are also referred to as "LDS" or "Latter-day Saints". You can learn more about them at the "Related Links" below.
They never joined. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the official name of the church. Mormon is just a nickname that happens to be more widely known than the actual name. The name "Mormon" was given to the Church by their enemies, meant to mock them for their belief in the Book of Mormon. Latter-day Saint, LDS, and Mormon are interchangeable.
The official name is: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Some nicknames are: The LDS Church, The Mormons, The Mormon Church, The Church, The True Church There are several small splinter groups that share some common beliefs with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but they are not affiliated with the Church in any way. People who are not familiar with the LDS Church can be confused by the use of the term "Mormon" because there are some denominations that use the name "Mormon" because of their common belief in the Book of Mormon, but they are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These sects include: The Community of Christ (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (most commonly known for practicing polygamy), The Church of Christ (Temple Lot), The Church of Jesus Christ, The Rigdonites
Actually, "Mormon" is the other name. The official name of the Church is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Church members prefer to be called "Latter-day Saints" or "LDS". "Mormon" is a nickname given to them by those who oppose the Church.
Actually, "Mormon" is the other name! The official name of the church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It's members prefer to be called LDS or Latter-day Saints. The nickame "Mormon" was given to them by their enemies and was intended to mock their belief in the Book of Mormon. Today, most have embraced the name and are not offended by it, but they still prefer their official name, Latter-day Saints or LDS.
Morris Day is his real name. That was the name he was given at birth.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) was officially founded on April 6, 1830 - making the Church 180 years old in 2010. The Church has it's roots in revelations for God given to Joseph Smith, Jr. beginning in 1820. You can learn more at the "Related Links" below.
Actually, "Mormon" is the nickname. The real name of the church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and has been since 1838. Prior to that it was known as The Church of Christ (the new name was chosen to avoid confusion with other churches of the same name). Members of the Church prefer to be called "Latter-day Saints" or "LDS". "Mormon" is a nickname originally given to them by their enemies, mocking their belief in the Book of Mormon. The church has since accepted the name, but encourages use of the official name of the church as a way to demonstrate that their faith is in Jesus Christ, not Mormon.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.