“Most right-thinking television viewers know that Marge Simpson works hard to coax her reluctant family to church each Sunday. They know, too, that Apu is a devout Hindu, Krusty is Jewish, and the Flanders family are just about the most enthusiastic Christians in the world. There is lots to learn about religion and spirituality and how it is examined in the comings and goings of the residents of Springfield. Religion is a constant theme that exists in the long-running cartoon sitcom.
So, it made perfect sense for a parishioner at a church in Don Mills to look deeper into how religion works its way into The Simpsons and use it as a way to spark discussion at Immanual Baptist Church. David Tang started teaching a series of classes called ‘The Gospel According to the Simpsons,’ something that is sort of half about The Simpsons approach to religion, and half about the approach taken to God by everyone else.” Read More >>>