'Book of Mormon' Creators 'Not Worried' About Offending Mormons

In the same vein as 'South Park' and 'Team America,' Trey Parker and Matt Stone are ready to tackle Broadway (and Mormonism) in their new musical 'The Book of Mormon.' Yes, it will likely offend devout religious groups, but the creators aren't worried.

"I like every Mormon I've ever met. They're just so damn nice," Stone admitted to PopEater at a special preview in New York City Monday evening.

"We aren't as worried about Mormons. It's the critics," Parker added.

The live-action musical centers on two 19-year-old Mormon missionaries -- with polar opposite personalities -- who are sent to Uganda, Africa, for their two-year mission. The pair quickly learn it is a far cry from Salt Lake City when the locals welcome them in a song titled 'Has-A-Diga-Eee-Bo-Eye,' which in English translates to 'F**k the Gods.' The characters come face to face with world issues like malaria, aids and poverty, which challenges their religious beliefs and begs the overarching message, "If there is a God, why do places like this exist?"

Parker and Stone have already devoted an entire episode of 'South Park' to Joseph Smith and Mormonism, but the duo's fascination with the region keeps them coming back for more. Although they have been working on 'The Book of Mormon' (aka "God's favorite musical") for more than six years, they've been talking about making a Mormon show since they were in college.

"In terms of Mormonism, we are all just fascinated by it," said Parker, who coins himself "an atheist who admires religion." "It's such a new religion. We never came at this as 'Hey, let's do some Mormon bashing.' I like every Mormon I've ever met."

While the pair remains optimistic about the impending controversy, it's still up for debate that every Mormon will embrace the tongue-in-cheek satire.