Mormon "Men on a Mission" calendar has been one of the popular calendar in the last year, which features Mormon men in tasteful, often shirtless pictures. It seems the Mormon community is not a fan of the calendar and has decided to excommunicate Chad Hardy, the creator.Chad Hardy said he bears no ill will toward the council of elders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
"I felt like I spoke my truth," the 31-year-old entertainment entrepreneur said. "Bottom-line, they still felt the calendar is inappropriate and not the image that the church wants to have."
"Men on a Mission," which has sold nearly 10,000 copies at $14.99 each, included pictures of 12 returned missionaries wearing black slacks, but not their trademark white shirts, in modest poses. The men also were photographed in traditional missionary garb and share their religious beliefs in biographical sketches.
...Hardy said the purpose of the 2008 calendar was not to tear down the church or its 13 million members. [SOURCE]
As I read this, I wasn't sure what excommunicated meant. According to the article an excommunicated person is removed from official church rolls, but are still welcome at church services. Excommunicated members are prohibited from receiving the sacrament and can't perform church callings such as teaching or preaching during meetings. They also cannot enter church temples.
Crazy Stuff Folks.. The Calendar is hot though.. I Had to check it out.. SWEET!
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