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Shirtless Mormons calendar gets man in trouble - 7/11/2008 9:12:35 PM
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tapestry
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AP) -- A Las Vegas man who devised a calendar that features shirtless Mormon missionaries is facing a disciplinary hearing and possible excommunication because of the project.
A lifetime member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chad Hardy was summoned by letter to a Sunday meeting with a council of elders to discuss his "conduct unbecoming a member of the church."
Because the fundamental purpose of church discipline has always been to help members, rather than simply punish, disciplinary councils are considered a necessary step in repentance on the way back to full harmony and fellowship in the church," she said.
Members have been excommunicated for reasons including criminal activity and scholarly works of history or theology that contradicted church claims.
An excommunicated person would be removed from official church rolls, although he or she would still be 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.
The 2009 calendar -- which drew 100 inquiries from interested missionaries -- will be released in September.
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RE: Shirtless Mormons calendar gets man in trouble - 7/13/2008 1:05:40 AM
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aslouie
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Originally when I first heard of this news bit, I was reminded of that indie film, Latter Days, probably utilizing similar, uh, "imagery," to say the least. But as for the Disneyland analogy (i.e. to sort of "shake up" the PR/business aspect of the LDS church), I had to facetiously say 2 words: Britney Spears! 
BTW: WesP, I have to concur with you about the excommunication deal. Perhaps Hardy could join our ranks, so as to really find some real "fitting in?" Just a thought, preferably not as facetious as my last comment! 
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