Don’t worry, I don’t take it condescending-ally(???)
and… I understand the argument of not using it if we don’t want them to, but it’s not like they know us as anything else. In order to be somewhat relatable to anyone around me I introduce myself as being a member of the…etc. etc. with the subtitle of “Mormon”. As my relationship with the person grows and religion (as it is one of the most important aspects of my life, like it should be)inevitably gets brought up I use the correct terminology for the church.
As much as I wish I could, I can’t snap my fingers and instill that knowledge into the public.
Once again, I don’t mean to take this combatively, and I trust you don’t either.
EDIT: oh and I dont know where you live,but where I am if you’ve heard of the church, you know it by Mormonism