Saint Bart
A British book urges church youth workers to use the cartoon ‘The Simpsons’ to make religion relevant to children.
‘Mixing It Up With The Simpsons’ - a Church of England-backed book - suggests the popular TV show could offer helpful insights into theological issues such as the battle between good and evil.
The cartoon - starring beer-guzzling Homer who tries to strangle naughty son Bart - has previously been hailed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, as "generally on the side of the angels and on the side of sense".
Children could be challenged to resist temptation by being confronted with a plate of doughnuts - Homer’s favourite food - bearing a "do not touch" sign.
It also compares Bart’s impatience to meet his hero, Krusty the Clown, with the Christians’ wait for the second coming of Christ.
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