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Falwell and The Simpsons

Erik May 18th, 2007

Jerry Falwell and The Simpsons. Q: What's the common denominator? A: Mark Pinsky.

Mark is the author of A Jew Among Evangelicals: A Guide for the Perplexed. He also covers religion for the Orlando Sentinel, specializing in evangelical Christianity in the Sunbelt. Mark joins us in studio to bring his unique perspective on the life of Jerry Falwell.

Mr. Pinsky is also the author of the bestselling book, The Gospel According to The Simpsons: The Spiritual Life of America's Most Animated Family.

We talk to him about the updated version of that book that also covers religious themes in other animated television shows such as South Park, Futurama, King of the Hill and Family Guy.

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3 Responses to “Falwell and The Simpsons”

Mike May 23rd, 2007

It's ok Steve you can admit that you like Southpark, I love it, those guys are right on most of the time and there not afraid of anyone and hated from all sides just like you. This was a great show, I laughed a lot.

MikeMcK November 13th, 2007

I can appreciate that there is often a good message concealed in all of the profanity and blasphemy of "South Park", but as a Christian, it isn't something I can support.

"Whatsoever things are good, lovely, etc…"

As a father, I had to make the decision to block the show from our cable box.

dorsey November 20th, 2007

I hear that Philippians quote tossed around a lot by religious folks. But, if you look it up, it doesn't say "whatsoever things are good…" Interestingly, the first adjective in that verse is "true."

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.

There are plenty of things that are true that are not right or pure or lovely. I think the larger point is that all truth is God's truth. Beyond that, it's a matter of conscience.

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