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You know that Mormon was the name of a prophet historian and the name was used in the book Book of Mormon so when did the religion start to prefer the term LDS?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes it is true that Mormon is the name of a prophet and historian in the Book of Mormon, but members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints have always preferred to be called "Latter Day Saints" since the beginning.
Much of this comes from this verse:
"And how be it my church save it be called in my name? For if a church be called in Moses' name then it be Moses' church; or if it be called in the name of a man then it be the church of a man; but if it be called on my name then it is my church, if it so be that they are built upon the Gospel." -Book of Mormon, 3 Nephi 27:8
Calling them "Mormons" gives the false illusion that they worship Mormon, not Jesus Christ, and also that they only use the Book of Mormon, when they also use The Bible.
Also, the nickname "Mormon" was given to Church Members by enemies of the Church, so you can understand why they aren't thrilled about using it.
Rather than make a big deal about it, they have largely accepted the nickname, although many members find it desrespectful or offensive.
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When did the Mormon religion prefer to go by LDS?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints have always preferred to go by the title "LDS" or "Latter Day Saint" rather than "Mormon". The nickname "Mormon" was given to them by enemies of the Church.
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Presbyterianism is the religion of thoughtful Christians who prefer to have things done decently and in order.
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What is another name for the mormans?
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How long after the death of a spouse must a Mormon wait before entering a new relationship?
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WHAT DOES Lds?
LDS stands for "Latter-day Saint". Someone who says that they are "LDS" is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church). Members of the Church prefer to use the abbreviation LDS rather than the nickname "Mormon".
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Many Buddhists prefer the definition of a philosophy rather than a religion.
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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!
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