Vicar: "Eat My Bible" - (Uses Simpson's Cartoon To Teach Bible)

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A VICAR hopes to use cartoon series The Simpsons to teach his flock the Christian message.


Springfield's First Family


The Rev. Robin Spittle, of Suffolk, UK, wants parishioners to join him for four classes, each focusing on one of the show's main characters - Homer, Marge, Bart and Lisa.

While the connection between the hare-brained antics of the cartoon family and the teachings of the Bible may not be immediately obvious, Mr Spittle said each episode had Christian themes running though it.

"Each 20-minute show gets a whole message across," he said.

"They are a churchgoing family and they make moral decisions, some of which I agree with, some of which I don't, but either way they are a great way to open up a discussion."

He did not have a favourite character but admired different characteristics in each.

"I like Lisa because she stands up for her principles; I like the simplicity of Homer's lifestyle; Marge is committed to her family, and Bart is full of spirit," he said.

http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,9189963%255E13762,00.html

[Gore1FL]

1. Great....

Now Bart will have the catchphase "Eat My Body!"

[nuxvomica]

2. I hope they cover the "neglecterinos" episode

Which ended with Homer saving the kids from a baptism.