Symbol copyright Reuters Symbol caption The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is predicated in Salt Lake Town, Utah
Other People must not use the word “Mormon” to characterise the faith, the pinnacle of the Utah-based totally church has mentioned.
Church chief Russell Nelson advised each followers and non-fans to stay to the authentic designation “the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints”.
Mr Nelson, 93, stated the transfer have been brought on by God, who “impressed upon my mind the importance of the name”.
However, he added, the principal text of the Church may still be known as the Guide of Mormon.
The church’s up to date online information says the terms “Mormon Church”, “Mormons” and “Mormonism” are no longer appropriate.
Image copyright Reuters Symbol caption Russell Nelson had headed the church since January this yr
For the fans of the church, the president could also be a prophet who gets divine revelations.
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Among the religion’s fans is 2012 US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
Members of the church worship Jesus Christ, but have substantial variations in belief to the Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox Christian sects.
