Posted on 10/29/2009 9:18:09 AM PDT by Gamecock
IDAHO FALLS - An Idaho Falls woman is the cover girl of a calendar that is creating a scandal in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Tami Roberts posed for the controversial calendar called "Hot Mormon Muffins" which features 12 moms who claim to be a part of the LDS church. Each month is accompanied by a muffin recipe.
The idea stems from the calendar "Men on a Mission" featuring LDS men sporting the signature Mormon missionary white shirt while showing some skin. Later, the calendars entrepreneur, Chad Hardy, of Las Vegas, was excommunicated from the church.
Roberts said she heard about the backlash from the LDS men's calendar and wanted to break down the Mormon stereotype.
"I don't see what the big deal is. I think it's kind of campy and fun," said Roberts about the "Hot Mormon Muffins" calendar.
She says she grew up in a Mormon family and raises her three daughters with Mormon values. As a mom, her duties include getting dinner ready for the kids, helping with homework and playing around outside.
But when questioned about her new duty, striking a vintage pin-up pose on the cover of the controversial calendar, Roberts believes it's about having fun and the calendar is a way to poke fun at the labels the LDS community gets.
"We're not all in a stereotype, we're not all the same and I'm not a stereotypical Mormon for sure," said Roberts.
Although the calendar claims to showcase Mormon women, many throughout the LDS community say the calendar's immodesty goes against what the church stands for.
"I think it's certainly inappropriate for both men and women. There are certain standards we have. If these are returned missionaries, absolutely not," Jacob Johnston said while visiting the LDS Temple in Idaho Falls.
"I think they have a right to their own way. We do, and we go to church because we want to," said Hazel Beeslay.
"I think it's disgusting how people are trying to promote pornography, disgusting material throughout the world whether it's in the church or outside the church," said Shawnee Byington.
Roberts says she knows people will be upset because of the calendar.
Meanwhile, her husband says now everyone can see just how beautiful his wife is.
"It's not one of those sleazy type things which I wouldn't be all for that. I think it's pretty tasteful how they did it," explained Christian Roberts.
Tami Roberts hopes people keep an open-mind and knows she posed all in good fun.
"My friends, my family and the people who are important in my life are going to be fine with it," Roberts explained.
Local News 8 called the media line for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to hear their comments about the calendar. We're still waiting for a phone call back from them.
Proceeds from the "Hot Mormon Muffins" calendars will go toward breast cancer research.
Using an association with the church is what they are objecting to. Rightly.
She is a Mormon, she should be able to use the title.
Those might not even be “real” Mormon muffins.
Not guilty!
That definitely looks hot. So do the muffins.
Not Guilty, I like those Muffins.
muffins anyone?
muffins anyone?
What muffins?
tastey muffins!
How about Some Amash Mellon
That woman looks nuttier than a fruitcake.
Absolutely bonkers.
you ain’t seen nothin’ till you’re down on a muffin
Then you’re sure to be a-changin’ your ways
It’s quite a good porter, to boot.
Had a few while in Montana a few months back.
I think those are melons not muffins
Classic
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