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The Springfield Reformation - The Simpsons(TM), Christianity, and American Culture (Hardcover)
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The Springfield Reformation - The Simpsons(TM), Christianity, and American Culture (Hardcover)
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This book explores the theological voice of The Simpsons.Initially
shunned by many in the Christian community when it made its
television debut almost twenty years ago, after four hundred (and
counting) episodes, and a feature-length film, few can deny that
The Simpsons exhibits an astute understanding of Christianity in
American culture. Its critiques of that culture are worth studying
in detail. Jamey Heit's "The Springfield Reformation" investigates
how The Simpsons blends important elements of contemporary American
religious culture with a clear critique of the institutions and
individuals that participate in and uphold that culture. Though The
Simpsons is clearly a product of American popular culture, its
writers offer up a well-planned, theologically informed religious
climate in the cartoon world of Springfield. This world mirrors
America in a way that allows the show's viewers to recognize that
Christianity can hold together a family and a town that is rife
with "sin," while at the same time exposing these very
shortcomings.Heit focuses on distinct topics such as: god, the
soul/the afterlife, prayer, the Christian ethic, evangelism,
science versus religion, and faith (particularly in response to the
question of why bad things happen to good people). He also explores
the connections between various episodes, discussing how these
connections, manifest an honest critique of Christianity in
America. Engagingly written and guaranteed to appeal to smart,
religiously curious fans of the show, Heit maintains that The
Simpsons is not only a legitimate theological voice, but also that
this voice offers a valuable addition to discussions about
Christianity in America.
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