"Road" comedy
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 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 MoreBelieve it or not, the Bible and early Christian world are places to find stories of strong, clever, courageous women. The rollicking, "Acts of Paul and Thecla" is my fave. So inspiring, plus makes my feet tickle!
Read MoreSo many of the signs from the Women's Marches of January 21 were clever, funny and sharply-messaged. Can they help us see the humor in the signs of the Bible, especially the one that ends up being Jesus?
Read MoreDid Jesus want us to find comedy in his crucifixion?
Read MoreNo matter how much we may romanticize it's beauty and mystery, the rainbow is really God's "time-out-corner." The equivalent of flat white plaster perhaps accented by a bit of plywood molding along the middle. Maybe sporting a heavenly dust bunny or cobweb or two.
Read MoreWhen Pharisees try to trap Jesus, things become as delightful - and goofy - as a Road Runner cartoon!
Read MoreThoughts on one of the Bible's most popular forms of comic speech: grumbling.
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?
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