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The term '''Mormon''' technically refers to all followers of [[Mormonism]] or the [[Latter Day Saint movement]], although colloquially the term usually refers to members of the most prominent Mormon group, [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church). There are other smaller denominations that also adhere to Mormonism, but in recent times some of them have avoided and discouraged the term because of its primary association with the LDS Church. The name "Mormon" was first used in the [[1830s]] for followers of [[Joseph Smith, Jr.]] who accepted "[[Book of Mormon|The Book of Mormon]]" as [[sacred text|scripture]]. It originated as a derogatory term, but the name soon lost most of its negative connotation, and is not considered offensive today. In fact, because many individuals are most familiar with the title "Mormon," the LDS Church maintains an official website presenting its basic beliefs and tenets at [http://www.mormon.org mormon.org].
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