The Gospel According to the Simpsons: The Spiritual Life of the World's Most Animated FamilyWestminster John Knox Press, 2001 - 164 páginas This is the first book-length treatment of the religious implications of "The Simpsons, " which has been called by some religious leaders the most theologically relevant show on TV. Using his accessible style, Pinsky explores the treatment of God on the show, the use of prayer in the Simpson household, Lisa as the voice of Jesus, the evangelical Flanders, and the moral dilemmas the characters face. Illustrations. |
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... never has to use , but he wants God to be there , just in case . When Homer is in deep trouble he turns to God and begs for miracles , but when miracles do happen , they do not make him into a man of faith or deep moral convictions ...
... never has to use , but he wants God to be there , just in case . When Homer is in deep trouble he turns to God and begs for miracles , but when miracles do happen , they do not make him into a man of faith or deep moral convictions ...
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... never exaggerates . A rabbi composes . He creates thoughts . He tells stories that may never have happened . But he does not exaggerate ! " Just then , a rowdy rabbi in the audience gets carried away with the clown's performance and ...
... never exaggerates . A rabbi composes . He creates thoughts . He tells stories that may never have happened . But he does not exaggerate ! " Just then , a rowdy rabbi in the audience gets carried away with the clown's performance and ...
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... never a moderating voice . " 10 Another import from the Letterman show - and former Lam- poon president - was Jeff Martin , who wrote for the series for three of the early seasons . Martin also came equipped with con- siderable ...
... never a moderating voice . " 10 Another import from the Letterman show - and former Lam- poon president - was Jeff Martin , who wrote for the series for three of the early seasons . Martin also came equipped with con- siderable ...
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Epiphany on the Sofa | 1 |
If Everyone Were | 47 |
We Dont Have a Prayer | 69 |
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