Could Jesus be the Leslie Neilson of Mark’s gospel??
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Parody
Crazy Ash Scripture!
in Corinthians, comedy of the Bible, farce, Irony, Jonah, Parody, Fool, Prophets
In the book of Jonah, animals wander around mourning their sins in sackcloth and ashes. Is that a stupid pet trick...or what??
Read MoreHear Her Roar! Thecla, the Ultimate Early Christian Badass...and a Woman to Boot!
Believe 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 MoreThe Power of Parody Parades
Marching for peace with a toilet seat on your head can probably teach you a lot about Jesus' palm procession.
Read MoreThe Bible's "Blazing Saddles"
For bawdy, schticky, smart comedy speaking to the problems of present day racisim and ostracization of "The Other" may I suggest Blazing Saddles... and The Book of Ruth
Read MoreA Clockwork Gomorrah
Darkly funny dystopian satire is not limited to secular novellas and films, and for any number of reasons that's a very good thing.
Read MoreThe "Airplane!" of the Bible!
The Bible can be as silly as Johnny making a hat, a broach or a flying pterodactyl out of a dreadful weather report. Oh yes, the Bible can!!
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