http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/style-guide
"The official name of the Church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This full name was given by revelation from God to Joseph Smith in 1838.— While the term "Mormon Church" has long been publicly applied to the Church as a nickname, it is not an authorized title, and the Church discourages its use.
When writing about the Church, please follow these guidelines:
In the first reference, the full name of the Church is preferred: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Please avoid the use of “Mormon Church,” “LDS Church” or “the Church of the Latter-day Saints.” When a shortened reference is needed, the terms “the Church” or “the Church of Jesus Christ” are encouraged. When referring to Church members, the term “Latter-day Saints” is preferred, though “Mormons” is acceptable. "Mormon” is correctly used in proper names such as the Book of Mormon, Mormon Tabernacle Choir or Mormon Trail, or when used as an adjective in such expressions as “Mormon pioneers.” The term “Mormonism” is acceptable in describing the combination of doctrine, culture and lifestyle unique to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."
75.167.175.18 ( talk) 04:35, 20 May 2008 (UTC)Ryan Florence
- That appears to be some sort of preferred style guide, however unfortunately that is not the convention, as made apparent in numerous usage in news/media coverage.
36,700 results for "Mormon Church" in Google News.
2,590 results for "Mormon Church" at Google books. And
1,730,000 results for "Mormon Church" in a regular Google search.
Cirt (
talk) 04:44, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
- 83,900 results for "LDS Church" at Google news, 1141 results for "LDS Church" at Google Books, and 1,550,000 results for "LDS Church" at Google. Cirt ( talk) 04:49, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
The exact same post was made by this IP at Wikinews. Cirt ( talk) 04:54, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
In the quote, 3rd last paragraph: WikiLeak will remain a place were [sic]... - should it be where instead? -- Der yck C. 22:33, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/style-guide
"The official name of the Church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This full name was given by revelation from God to Joseph Smith in 1838.— While the term "Mormon Church" has long been publicly applied to the Church as a nickname, it is not an authorized title, and the Church discourages its use.
When writing about the Church, please follow these guidelines:
In the first reference, the full name of the Church is preferred: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Please avoid the use of “Mormon Church,” “LDS Church” or “the Church of the Latter-day Saints.” When a shortened reference is needed, the terms “the Church” or “the Church of Jesus Christ” are encouraged. When referring to Church members, the term “Latter-day Saints” is preferred, though “Mormons” is acceptable. "Mormon” is correctly used in proper names such as the Book of Mormon, Mormon Tabernacle Choir or Mormon Trail, or when used as an adjective in such expressions as “Mormon pioneers.” The term “Mormonism” is acceptable in describing the combination of doctrine, culture and lifestyle unique to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."
75.167.175.18 ( talk) 04:35, 20 May 2008 (UTC)Ryan Florence
- That appears to be some sort of preferred style guide, however unfortunately that is not the convention, as made apparent in numerous usage in news/media coverage.
36,700 results for "Mormon Church" in Google News.
2,590 results for "Mormon Church" at Google books. And
1,730,000 results for "Mormon Church" in a regular Google search.
Cirt (
talk) 04:44, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
- 83,900 results for "LDS Church" at Google news, 1141 results for "LDS Church" at Google Books, and 1,550,000 results for "LDS Church" at Google. Cirt ( talk) 04:49, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
The exact same post was made by this IP at Wikinews. Cirt ( talk) 04:54, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
In the quote, 3rd last paragraph: WikiLeak will remain a place were [sic]... - should it be where instead? -- Der yck C. 22:33, 20 May 2008 (UTC)