Thoughts on this most-important topic of conversation (and action), through the Comic Lens
Read MoreWhat Would Jesus Pack?
comedy of the Bible
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 MoreFighting Fire with Fierstein!
Harvey Fierstein is a master at making gentle fun of himself to break down the barriers that divide us. This blog is not about him (but his name afforded a title I could not resist!); although, in this discussion about the meeting of Jesus and Nathaniel it could be....
Read More"Amazing Grace!"
Thoughts on baptism (and wacky London donuts) through the comic lens!
Read MoreMum's NOT The Word....
The verses in 1 Timothy and 1 Corinthians prohibiting women to speak or have authority over men are considered among the worst, and most dangerous, in scripture. What difference might it make if we view these texts through a comic lens??
Read MoreHola Scriptura!
The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation and the legacy of Martin Luther inspire the Comic Lens, through a comic lens, to explore some of the most confusing, objectionable and venous verses of scripture. Roll out the barrell!
Read MoreGod's Hind Omega!
in comedy of the Bible, Exodus, Fun, God, Laughter, Moses, Palm Sunday
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 MoreMan-Cave!
in "Road" comedy, Bible, comedy of the Bible, Exodus, God, Fool, Irony, Moses, Satire
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 MoreWhy We're So Happy They've Finally Invented "Ten Commandment Salt & Pepper Shakers!"
These 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 MorePaul's Super-Sharp Humor and "The Nashville Statement"
"Slacktivist" Fred Clark's blog "The Ugly Ingratitude of 'The Nashville Statement' is presented here in full. Here we witness great discussion and use of Paul's cutting (ha ha ha!) in Galatians 5:12, among other important things (ha ha ha ha!).
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