New Church President Urges Use of Descriptor "Jesus Christ" Rather Than "LDS" or "Mormon"

Encourages everyone to only use terms like "Church of Jesus Christ" and "the restored gospel of Jesus Christ":

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"'The Lord has impressed upon my mind the importance of the name He has revealed for His Church, even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,' President Nelson said in a statement....A style guide released by the church alongside the statement said, 'Please avoid using the abbreviation 'LDS' or the nickname 'Mormon' as substitutes for the name of the Church'"

Instruction to Journalists

"the full name of the Church is preferred: 'The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.'"

"The full name was given by revelation from God to Joseph Smith in 1838."

"When a shortened reference is needed, the terms 'the Church' or the 'Church of Jesus Christ' are encouraged. The 'restored Church of Jesus Christ' is also accurate and encouraged."

"please avoid using the abbreviation 'LDS' or the nickname 'Mormon' as substitutes for the name of the Church"

"The term 'Mormonism' is inaccurate and should not be used. When describing the combination of doctrine, culture and lifestyle unique to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the term 'the restored gospel of Jesus Christ' is accurate and preferred."

 

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