The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is once again trying to get the media to stop calling it “Mormon” — and President Russell M. Nelson wants the eliminate the use of “LDS” as well.
“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. We have work before us to bring ourselves in harmony with His will. In recent weeks, various Church leaders and departments have initiated the necessary steps to do so. Additional information about this important matter will be made available in the coming months.