Moses
When in Exodus 33 God denies Moses' request to show him His face, He offers instead to show His "backside." This not only inspired some great art by Michelangelo but can get our joke-making muscles going like nobody's business! Here's are a few "wisecracks" by yours truly....
Read MoreDespite the fact that the Bible takes place in an always-patriarchal world and commands allegiance to a singular, male god, it's hardly a pro-male text. In fact, so many of the men in the bible (Mr. God included) are fickle bumblers exhibiting traits typically ascribed to wives, slaves. and jesters!
Read MoreThese salt and pepper shakers, in the humble opinion of The Comic Lens, are the perfect size, the right practicality and in the perfect spirit of light-heartedness for the faithful follower who wants a replica of the Bible’s renowned Decalogue for their abode (or State Capital).
Read MoreThe story of "The Transfiguration" becomes a lot of fun (and theologically spot on!) when we remember that Peter is the "Barney Fife" of the Gospels....
Read MoreDid Jesus want us to find comedy in his crucifixion?
Read MoreWhen God calls us with a mission, it may not be very pretty. But it can, in hindsight, be pretty funny!
Read MoreGod's call to Moses through "The Burning Bush" is usually presented as very awesome. Very grand. Very seeerious. But what if it's actually a comedy?
Read MoreIn the Bible, it's always the "least likely" who surprisingly shine. And that's who saves the day for the Exodus!
Read MoreLet's face it: anger can make fools of us all, God included.
Read MoreLike favorite stories of our own travels, the "Exodus" tells of an excursion filled with all sorts of chaos, confusion, misery, and missteps -- and that's why we can find it so funny.
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