The Gospel according to the Simpsons : leaders guide for group study /

The Gospel according to the Simpsons : leaders guide for group study /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Pinsky, Mark I., 1947-
Edition:	1st ed.
Imprint:	Louisville, Ky. : Westminster John Knox Press, c2002.
Description:	xii, 62 p. ; 22 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Simpsons (Television program) Television broadcasting -- Religious aspects
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13208473

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Other authors / contributors:	Parvin, Samuel F., 1953-
ISBN:	066422590X (alk. paper)
Notes:	Accompanies: The Gospel according to the Simpsons : the spiritual life of the world's most animated family / Mark I. Pinsky. committed to retain from JKM Seminaries Library 2023 JKM University of Chicago Library
Summary:	Ten-session study, for youth or adults, explores religious themes prevalent in the popular animated comedy series. Each session suggests an episode for viewing, and includes synopsis, scripture lessons, activity, questions for discussion, prayer, and "something to talk about." For youth group program, Sunday school class, Bible study, or other Christian education setting.

Table of Contents:

Introduction
How to Use This Guide
1.. What Is Important in Life?
Episode: "One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish"
2.. The Power of Prayer
Episode: "Bart Gets an F"
3.. Skepticism and Blind Faith
Episode: "Lisa the Skeptic"
4.. When Bad Things Happen to Good People
Episode: "When Flanders Failed"
5.. What Is a Soul?
Episode: "Bart Sells His Soul"
6.. Little Sins and Big Sins
Episode: "Homer vs. Lisa and the Eighth Commandment"
7.. Lead Us Not into Temptation
Episode: "Life on the Fast Lane"
8.. How We See the Bible
Episode: "Simpsons Bible Stories"
9.. Calling and Tradition
Episode: "Like Father, Like Clown"
10.. Knowing God and Being Part of a Community of Faith
Episode: "Homer the Heretic"