Abbreviation for 'The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints', commonly known as the Mormon Church.
Acronym formed from 'Latter-day Saints', where 'latter-day' refers to the belief that these are the final days before Christ's second coming. The term 'saint' comes from Latin 'sanctus' meaning 'holy', used by early Christians to refer to all believers.
The abbreviation LDS reflects how religious communities adapt to modern communication while maintaining their theological identity. The term 'Latter-day' specifically distinguishes these saints from the 'Former-day' saints of biblical times, showing how the church positions itself in Christian history.
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