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Related: About this forum5 “Simpsons” religion episodes that are worth another look
http://janariess.religionnews.com/2014/08/22/5-simpsons-religion-episodes-worth-another-look/Jana Riess | Aug 22, 2014
Catch all 552 episodes! Or just these 5 highlights and lots of doughnuts. Mmmm, doughnuts . . . .
25 years, man! And a whole lot of religious shenanigans.
Yesterday, the FXX channel began its epic Simpsons marathon. This weekend will require a lot of doughnuts.
For a quarter century now The Simpsons has been one of the most religious shows on TV. Some years ago, I was on a panel with The Gospel According to the Simpsons author Mark Pinsky to talk about religion in pop culture, and Mark noted how consistently smart and even wise The Simpsons was. It showcases Americas religious diversity while also demonstrating its historic Protestant core as represented by Ned Flanders and his family. (God bless you, Ned.)
But if you, like me, dont have time to review all 552 (!) episodes and 278 hours of Matt Groenings comic genius, here are 5 classic episodes that show Americas love affair with religion in all its hilarity and diversity.
#62. In an episode that was probably 20 years before its time, Homer the Heretic explores the perfectly valid question of why people should give up half their Sunday to go to church just to hear boring sermons and be told theyre going to hell. Homer comes up with a better idea for his Sabbath, staying home to make waffles and watch football. He loves every minute of it, but God may have other ideas. With todays Nones on the rise like we never saw back in 1992, when the episode first aired, its worth another look.
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5 “Simpsons” religion episodes that are worth another look (Original Post)
cbayer
Aug 2014
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Htom Sirveaux
(1,242 posts)1. "She of Little Faith" is my all-time favorite Simpsons episode.
I loved that they made Buddhism an enduring part of Lisa's character, like her vegetarianism. And really, non-attachment and impermanence interpret the prohibition against idolatry and the created/dependent nature of the universe very well, so Buddhism and the Abrahamic traditions are good fits for each other (just my opinion).
cbayer
(146,218 posts)2. I remember that one as well.
I really like the things that South Park has done with religion as well.
If you ever get the opportunity to see Book of Mormon, do not pass it up. It is the best thing I have ever seen on B'way.