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    Gospel According to the Simpsons: The Spiritual Life of the World's Most Animated Family
    Gospel According to the Simpsons: The Spiritual Life of the World's Most Animated Family
    Gospel According to the Simpsons: The Spiritual Life of the World's Most Animated Family
    Audiobook7 hours

    Gospel According to the Simpsons: The Spiritual Life of the World's Most Animated Family

    Written by Mark Pinksy

    Narrated by James Lloyd

    3.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    How did The Simpsons, one of the most popular television shows in history, go from being attacked by many religious leaders for its lack of family values to being called one of the most theologically relevant programs in prime time? Religion journalist Mark Pinsky tackles that question in this accessible, witty, and enlightening book. Pinsky explores the individual characters, interviews several of the show's writers and producers, and concludes with a discussion of whether the show - once cited as further evidence of the decline of civility and morality in the world- is subversive or supportive of faith. The answer may surprise you.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChristianAudio.com
    Release dateJul 1, 2005
    ISBN9781596442092
    Gospel According to the Simpsons: The Spiritual Life of the World's Most Animated Family

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    • 3/5
      A good honest look at how religion is portrayed on The Simpsons (up until their 2001 season). Interesting in its scope about how it portrays primarily Christian beliefs (and written by a Jewish scholar). Not too much substance on religion or to learn anything new about religion, but an interesting new way to take a look at the Simpsons.
    • 5/5
      A funny and interesting analysis of the intersection between religion and pop culture.
    • 4/5
      A very fun, light summer read. Actually, it had more meat to it than I would have ever guessed. You will not look at the Simpsons the same way again.
    • 4/5
      If you ever wanted to know anything about the religiousness of the Simpsons, read this book! At the time of its writing, it comments on every religious aspect and instance in every episode (up until 2001 of course). It's also a quick/light read.