Irony
Despite 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 MoreHere's what happened when Rev. "Laughing Laura" Gentry and I did our thing for a workshop at Wild Goose 2017 (a "Christian Woodstock" of sorts held in Hot Springs NC in early July). Soooo fun. Theologically relevant, too!
Read MoreThoughts on the "Parable of the Weeds" for your next sermon prep, visit to the garden, and/or next date!
Read MoreWhen trying to decipher the humor of Jesus (and its profound and prophetic power), the Comic Lens suggests comparing it to the humor of Hawkeye Pierce. Cheers! (Sort of....)
Read MoreThere has been a lot of very controversial, dark political satire either entertaining or repulsing audiences these days. But maybe nothing is as awful (or as smartly clever?) as what the prophet Hosea did when naming his children.
Read MoreThe Comic Lens invites you to enter into this year's Holy Week by contemplating, among other things, giant killer bugs. (And donkeys....)
Read MoreThe Bible introduces King David to us in a delightful way that is most reminiscent of "Cinderella." Or is it "Cinderfella"?? The imagination reels....
Read MoreFollowing Tuesday night's election returns, there are a lot of deeply grieving people. It's important to grieve, and there are additional important tools for handling times such as these, too. Laughter expert Allen Klein poignantly shares his experiences as he struggled with his father's death. Hope this helps.
Read MoreIt's crazy to even begin to compare God's Realm to what's going on right now.... But maybe Jesus would suggest something so absurd that it's funny. Like with his "Parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge" (among others...).
Read MoreThe Church's wish to fulfill Jesus' "Great Commission" and make disciples of all nations has always more than come true. This can, a lot of the time, make for some helpful ironic humor; for the UMC, perhaps now.
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