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Definition: Acronym for Latter-day Saints, is the shortened title of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and denotes members of this church. The Church is the same in basic organization and beliefs as Christ's church and thus is called His Church of saints in the Latter-days.

Also Known As: LDS, Saints, Mormons

Example: As a member of the LDS Church John is a Latter-day Saint.

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Basic Beliefs
Teachings, doctrine, and beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

What Do Mormons Believe?
What is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and where did it come from?

Organization of LDS Church
The organizational structure of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the same as that which the Lord Jesus Christ organized during His life on earth.

Elsewhere on the Web:

Mormon.org
Official web site for investigators of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

LDS.org
Official web site of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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