The Spiritual Life of the World's Most Animated Family
Paperback
Publication Date: 15/10/2001
The Simpsons is one of the longest running, funniest, most irreverent, and, according to some religious leaders, the most spiritually relevant show on television today. Journalist Mark Pinsky explores the moral and religious dilemmas faced by Homer, Marge, Bart and other key characters in the series - including Ned Flanders (the evangelical next-door neighbour), Reverend Lovejoy (the town's pastor) and the long-suffering Apu (the Hindu shopkeeper). Mark Pinsky looks at the show's treatment of God, Jesus, heaven and hell, the Bible, prayer, and asks why The Simpsons was so strongly denounced by conservative Christians back in the early 90's. He concludes by considering the question, Is The Simpsons supportive or subversive of religious faith? "The Simpsons is one of the most subtle pieces of propaganda around in the cause of sense, humility and virtue. Mark Pinsky manages to decipher the code without deadening the humour, which is quite an achievement." The Right Revd Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Wales"
- ISBN:
- 9780664224196
- 9780664224196
- Category:
- TV tie-in humour
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
- 15-10-2001
- Publisher:
- Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions (mm):
- 198x126x14mm
- Weight:
- 0.31kg
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