The Gospel according to The Simpsons: by Mark I. Pinsky

Author: Mark I. Pinsky

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The Spiritual Life of the World's Most Animated Family

The Simpsons is one of the longest running, funniest, most irreverent, and, according to some religious leaders, the most theologically relevant show on television today. Journalist Mark Pinsky explores the religious and spiritual aspects of Bart, Homer, and the rest of cartoons' first family--a show strongly denounced by many conservative Christians back in 1989, but now viewed favorably by fans from all across the theological spectrum. Pinsky looks at the show's treatment of God, Jesus, heaven and hell, the Bible, prayer, the evangelistic next-door neighbor Ned Flanders, and the town's church and pastor, Rev. Lovejoy. He also discusses whether the character of Lisa is the voice of Jesus, and explores the many moral dilemmas that the characters, in particular Bart and Homer, face. The treatment of Catholics, Jews, and Hindus is also explained in depth. Pinsky concludes with a discussion that suggests that, on the whole, The Simpsons is supportive and not subversive of faith. This is must reading for any Simpsons fan, and is an insightful exploration of how religion and faith influences popular culture.

0.6" H x 8.54" L x 5.56" W (0.68 lbs) 164 pages

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Pub Date: September 2001

The Gospel according to The Simpsons: by Mark I. Pinsky Author: Mark I. Pinsky
	Item#	Type	Price
	0664224199	Paperback	10.95
The Spiritual Life of the World's Most Animated Family: Journalist Mark Pinsky explores the religious and spiritual aspects of Bart, Homer, and the rest of cartoons' first family

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