The Gospel According To The Simpson
On Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. (June 14th through August 30th) the Youth & Adult Bible Study class (Room 102) will be watching The Simpsons. Yes, really! 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? The answer may surprise you. Religion journalist Mark Pinsky tackles that question in his book The Gospel According to the Simpsons. You do not need to purchase or read the book to participate in the class. Just show up any week that you are available. Pastor Keith will facilitate the series. BYOCoffee!
Session Titles Include:-
What Is Important in Life?
Episode: "One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish"
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The Power of Prayer
Episode: "Bart Gets an F"
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Skepticism and Blind Faith
Episode: "Lisa the Skeptic"
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When Bad Things Happen to Good People
Episode: "When Flanders Failed"
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What Is a Soul?
Episode: "Bart Sells His Soul"
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Little Sins and Big Sins
Episode: "Homer vs. Lisa and the Eighth Commandment"
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Lead Us Not into Temptation
Episode: "Life on the Fast Lane"
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How We See the Bible
Episode: "Simpsons Bible Stories"
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Calling and Tradition
Episode: "Like Father, Like Clown"
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Knowing God and Being Part of a Community
Episode: "Homer the Heretic"
You are always welcome at St. John Church.