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23rd July 2005, 10:54 PM
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Reps: 784,669 (power: 794) | | | I always liked the Simpsons, except for the newer ones, not because I'm offended, but because I just don't think they are as funny as the earlier episodes. I do have some Christian friends that can't stand the show, though. I've also had people change their tone of voice when saying to me "I don't watch that show." I think some people might be taking the show too seriously. When Homer prays to God and says "Thank you God, for nothing!", it's not saying that God shouldn't be thanked, it's poking fun at the shallow spirituality of Homer (and some Christians, too).
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24th July 2005, 01:17 AM
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Reps: 11,919 (power: 23) | | Originally Posted by BlackSaab52 I always liked the Simpsons, except for the newer ones, not because I'm offended, but because I just don't think they are as funny as the earlier episodes.
An unfortunate truth. >.< Simpsons has just not be funny lately. Very dull. |
24th July 2005, 03:49 AM
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25th July 2005, 12:46 AM
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Reps: 13 (power: 0) | | | thanks for that informative article. imo you cant really affect the content of a show unless you are a writer who stays on that show. i think its cool that the article said that mr groening includes some christians in the writing process. i guess there might be some folks out there who want to participate, but dont want to be a part in taking the Lord's name in vain. |
25th July 2005, 01:39 AM
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O.P., you asked why some Christians are offended- I think Isiah 53 really explained it well for you.
Isaiah53:
Well the main problem here is priority. To me Christ holds the highest priority in my life. That is I love Him more then anyone and hold Him in the highest respect possible. While you on the other hand are agnostic and do not place such emphasis upon Him. Let's say it wasnt Jesus being poked at, but whomever or whatever you hold dearest in your life. I dare say you too would be offended, where I may just tell you to lighten up a little.
The fact is Jesus wasn't portrayed as a boy in this scene but as a full grown man sitting on a swing, mumbling, and spinning in circles. I dont know where you come from, but where I am from, grown men do not behave that way; unless they have a mental problem. Whats more 'God' told Homer that He (Jesus) wasnt right after what happened to Him. Either way, in my eyes it was done in very poor taste and was very offensive to me and a major portion of society. Further, the Simpson's spawned other cartoon shows portraying Christianity, Christians and Christ in poor taste (The Family Guy and American Dad come to mind).
Christ is the Lord God. He is King of Kings and Lord of Lord's. Not a mentally or emotionally challenged man-child and to portray Him as such is simply offensive and degrating.
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25th July 2005, 01:41 AM
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25th July 2005, 05:26 AM
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25th July 2005, 02:38 PM
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Reps: 12,083,148,414,519,152 (power: 12,083,148,414,541) | | Originally Posted by Lithium Hobo Just as much as it is for any other catagory of people. It's all in good fun. If you take it seriously, you have 0 sense of humor.
Exactly. Great show IMO. |
26th July 2005, 04:04 AM
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Reps: 21,881 (power: 30) | | Originally Posted by Isaiah 53 I used to be a fan of this show until one episode recently. Homer died and went to greet God in Heaven. The conversation ensued and at some point the subject of Christ came up. They cut to a scene of Jesus twisting on a swing and acting as if he were mentally handicapped. This was the last episode I or my children will watch.
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Wow, that's a new low.
I have just been unhappy with the simpsons in the past few years because of the stupid comments here and there were bugging me...and it's gotten unfunnier and unfunnier since about season 10.
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26th July 2005, 06:08 AM
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