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Oct 2, 2001 · The Simpsons and their church friends discuss the nature of the soul, good deeds, eternal salvation and damnation. Homer, Marge, Bart and Lisa Simpson face moral dilemmas regularly.
Journalist Mark Pinsky explores the religious and spiritual aspects of Bart, Homer, and the rest of cartoon’s 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.
Mar 31, 2002 · The Gospel According to The Simpsons: The Spiritual Life of the World's Most Animated Family. By Mark Pinsky '70. Westminster John Knox Press, 2001. 164 pages, $12.95. Could Homer Simpson be the patriarch of the most religious family on television? Could he be the lead character in the most religiously integrated and authentic television show?
Aug 20, 2001 · Each chapter in The Gospel According to The Simpsons is essentially a standalone essay on a different facet of The Simpsons’ portrayal of religion. You can find chapters on how God is depicted, personal prayer, moral dilemmas, the church and preachers, and heaven, hell, and the Devil.
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Jan 1, 2001 · The Gospel According to the Simpsons. : 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...
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.
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Introducing a complete revision of the study guide to the best-selling book "The Gospel according to" The Simpsons, complete with new studies on episodes of "The Simpsons" as well as...
