Why is the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints nicknamed the Mormons?

Question

The reason why I ask is because Mormon has nothing to do with their religion, other than the name of the Book of Mormon.

Answer 1

The term Mormon was first used in modern times in the 1830s as a pejorative to describe those who believed that Joseph Smith, Jr. had been called as a prophet of God, and who accepted The Book of Mormon as scripture.

After Smith's death, the main body of Latter-day Saints followed church president Brigham Young in an exodus to the Wasatch Front. Smaller groups of Saints followed other claimants to the church presidency, some staying behind in Nauvoo, Illinois, and others dispersing to other locations.

By consensus, the term Mormon continued, and continues, to apply primarily to the larger body. Most smaller denominations reject its use on the grounds that it inaccurately affiliates them with the better-known LDS church; the larger church rejects its application to smaller groups as improperly conflating "heretical" teachings with LDS theology.

By the 1970s, "Mormon" had become so common that the LDS Church began to use the term in its advertising, including the well-known television commercials which ended: "A message from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: the Mormons." More recently the organization has asked the media to use the church's complete name and to follow any second reference with the name "The Church of Jesus Christ."

Answer 2

I am a member of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints. The nickname Mormon came from the prophet Mormon and The Book Of Mormon.

Answer 3

I personally make a poit to not use the term Mormon to describe the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Frankly because they are very different. It is not like they are alot similar, they believe very differently. Although, the nick name probably does stem from the fact that they utilize the Book of Mormon regularly. That is probably why people see them as the same as the Mormons. Both are full of weak general doctrine anyway, so I make a point not to listen to their teachings, but they are very entertaining to debate with.

Answer 4

In 1838, Joseph Smith was told in a revelation that the Church should be called The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Doctrine and Covenants 115:4).
The Church has been known by that name since that time. Gordon B. Hinckley, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has emphasized the Church's correct name, saying:

"We believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God. The official name of the Church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and He is the central figure in all of our worship.

"The Church carries the name of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Redeemer of the world. It is His name by which this Church is officially called.

"As for the term Latter-day Saints, members of the Christian Church anciently were called Saints. They were former-day Saints. We are the Latter-day Saints. It is that simple.

"We are frequently called Mormons. It is a nickname given us because we believe in the Book of Mormon as the word of God, a book which goes hand in hand with the Bible, becoming a second witness for Jesus Christ."

Answer 5

Not sure about the "nickname" but this is interesting.

LDS needs and should remember Galatians 1:8 a key verse that warns against receiving a different gospel, such as was suposively given to Joseph Smith from an angel. Had Joseph Smith known Scripture he would have rejected the different gospel that he claimed was given to him by an angel. It is ironic the Mormons completely disregard this verse when addressing their belief system.

Answer 6

Their Holy Book is the Book of Mormon.

Answer 7

That is the church of the Mormons.

Answer 8

becuz a mormon is a moron with an 'm' included.

Answer 9

It actually was originally MoreMan....the women balked and it was changed. Thats when they allowed multiple wives.

Answer 10

thats what they are.. they arent jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saintians