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Whenever someone reads this site, false facts are being fed to the public. This site should correct people that the term Mormon is incorrect. All the information should be changed to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Mormon page should be a page to correct us, and a link should be left redirecting them to the church of Jesus christ of latter Saints. Then people will be learning the correct terms. — Preceding unsigned comment added by A.bennion281 ( talk • contribs) 16:17, 10 November 2021 (UTC)
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Mormonism is not a religion. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints often referred to as Saints have been referred to as Mormons. While some leaders and members allowed this derogatory term to proliferate its intention was to suggest the Saints were not Christian, and some times was used to describe those who were sympathetic to the persecution of the Saints. The current President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as asked the media and the world to describe the church using the original name "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." It would show great respect to this organization to adhere to their requests. It is ok to describe Mormonism, but the description should be that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have in the past been called Mormons and the word Mormon is used to describe members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but the current leadership and many Saints in the past have rejected the term Mormon or Mormonism because they consider themselves disciples of Jesus Christ not disciples of Mormon.
Title: Representation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Members
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the LDS Church, emphasizes the importance of accurate and respectful representation. The leadership of the Church has expressed a preference for members to be referred to as "Saints" rather than using the terms "Mormon" or "Mormonism." This preference is rooted in a desire to emphasize the central role of Jesus Christ in the faith and to avoid potentially misleading or derogatory associations.
The term "Saints" reflects the Church's doctrinal focus on following the teachings of Jesus Christ and being disciples of His gospel. The use of "Mormon" and "Mormonism" has historical roots but is considered by many members and leaders as a less accurate or complete representation of the Church's beliefs.
In light of this, there is a call for media, scholars, and the general public to be mindful of the Church's preference and to use the official name, "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints," or the term "Latter-day Saints" when referring to its members. This respectful language choice aligns with the Church's commitment to fostering understanding and promoting accurate portrayals of its identity and beliefs.
By using terminology that aligns with the Church's preferences, contributors can contribute to a more accurate and respectful representation of the faith, acknowledging the beliefs and self-identification of its members. Jason Wasden ( talk) 20:23, 9 November 2023 (UTC)
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This article has major flaws stemming from the mislabeling of members of the Church of Jesus Christ as "Mormons." We are NOT nor have we ever been Mormons. We are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints. Period. Larsonscottr ( talk) 05:03, 12 December 2023 (UTC)
In this [1] edit, ChristensenMJ changed the text to say members are "encouraged" to meet to discuss tithes. This is not what the source says, so the text fails WP:V. ChristensenMJ: have you an explanation? Bon courage ( talk) 16:46, 12 March 2024 (UTC)
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[Since 2018, the LDS Church has emphasized a desire for its members be referred to as "members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints", or more simply as "Latter-day Saints".]
To:
[Since 2018, the Church has emphasized its desire to keep the name of Jesus Christ within its name even when speaking casually. This went so far as to even say "To remove the Lord’s name from the Lord’s Church is a major victory for Satan."]
Here is the source for this: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/the-correct-name-of-the-church?lang=eng&id=p15#p15 2601:681:602:2B40:4007:E589:9DB6:6908 ( talk) 05:04, 16 March 2024 (UTC)
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Mormonism is not a religion. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints often referred to as Saints have been referred to as Mormons. While some leaders and members allowed this derogatory term to proliferate its intention was to suggest the Saints were not Christian, and some times was used to describe those who were sympathetic to the persecution of the Saints. The current President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as asked the media and the world to describe the church using the original name "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." It would show great respect to this organization to adhere to their requests. It is ok to describe Mormonism, but the description should be that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have in the past been called Mormons and the word Mormon is used to describe members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but the current leadership and many Saints in the past have rejected the term Mormon or Mormonism because they consider themselves disciples of Jesus Christ not disciples of Mormon.
Title: Representation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Members
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the LDS Church, emphasizes the importance of accurate and respectful representation. The leadership of the Church has expressed a preference for members to be referred to as "Saints" rather than using the terms "Mormon" or "Mormonism." This preference is rooted in a desire to emphasize the central role of Jesus Christ in the faith and to avoid potentially misleading or derogatory associations.
The term "Saints" reflects the Church's doctrinal focus on following the teachings of Jesus Christ and being disciples of His gospel. The use of "Mormon" and "Mormonism" has historical roots but is considered by many members and leaders as a less accurate or complete representation of the Church's beliefs.
In light of this, there is a call for media, scholars, and the general public to be mindful of the Church's preference and to use the official name, "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints," or the term "Latter-day Saints" when referring to its members. This respectful language choice aligns with the Church's commitment to fostering understanding and promoting accurate portrayals of its identity and beliefs.
By using terminology that aligns with the Church's preferences, contributors can contribute to a more accurate and respectful representation of the faith, acknowledging the beliefs and self-identification of its members. Jason Wasden ( talk) 20:23, 9 November 2023 (UTC)
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This article has major flaws stemming from the mislabeling of members of the Church of Jesus Christ as "Mormons." We are NOT nor have we ever been Mormons. We are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints. Period. Larsonscottr ( talk) 05:03, 12 December 2023 (UTC)
In this [1] edit, ChristensenMJ changed the text to say members are "encouraged" to meet to discuss tithes. This is not what the source says, so the text fails WP:V. ChristensenMJ: have you an explanation? Bon courage ( talk) 16:46, 12 March 2024 (UTC)
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Please change:
[Since 2018, the LDS Church has emphasized a desire for its members be referred to as "members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints", or more simply as "Latter-day Saints".]
To:
[Since 2018, the Church has emphasized its desire to keep the name of Jesus Christ within its name even when speaking casually. This went so far as to even say "To remove the Lord’s name from the Lord’s Church is a major victory for Satan."]
Here is the source for this: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/the-correct-name-of-the-church?lang=eng&id=p15#p15 2601:681:602:2B40:4007:E589:9DB6:6908 ( talk) 05:04, 16 March 2024 (UTC)