Jesus Christ/Mormonism and the symbol of the cross

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Criticism

Critics claim that Latter-day Saints are not Christians, and point to the fact that the Church does not usually use the symbol or sign of the cross in decoration, personal jewelry, or architecture.

Source(s) of the Criticism

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Response

Latter-day Saints have no objection to the symbol of the cross. Historically, the Church's earliest members were not from denominations or traditions who used the cross in their worship. When they joined the Church, these traditions continued with them. Isolation in Utah meant that the Saints were not much affected by the increased use of the cross by American protestants later in the century.

Of this question, Elder Marvin J. Ashton of the Twelve said:

Endnotes

1. [note]  Marvin J. Ashton, "Carry Your Cross," BYU fireside address (3 May 1992), 1.

Further reading

FAIR web site

FairMormon articles on-line on Jesus Christ

• Cooper Johnson, "Mormons—Can They Be Considered Christians?" FAIR link