The early LDS Church was more accepting of the symbol of the cross, but after the turn of the 20th century, an aversion to it developed in Mormon culture. In 1957, church president David O. McKay institutionalized the cultural uneasiness regarding the cross, stating that wearing cross jewelry is not appropriate for Latter-day Saints, and that the use of the cross is a "Catholic form of worship".
The early LDS Church was more accepting of the symbol of the cross, but after the turn of the 20th century, Mormon culture developed an aversion to it. In 1957, church president David O. McKay institutionalized this cultural discomfort by stating that wearing cross jewelry is inappropriate for Latter-day Saints and that using the cross is a "Catholic form of worship".