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Gospel According to the Simpsons: The Spiritual Life of the World's Most Animated Family
Written by Mark Pinksy
Narrated by Lloyd James
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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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.
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Reviews for Gospel According to the Simpsons
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A 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.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A funny and interesting analysis of the intersection between religion and pop culture.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A 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.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5If 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.