Social Justice Comedy
"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!).
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 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 MoreHumor is emerging as a major tool for resistance and transformation in the current political maelstrom. This isn't new. Jesus even shows his disciples how!
Read MoreMarching for peace with a toilet seat on your head can probably teach you a lot about Jesus' palm procession.
Read MoreWhile we hear Ruth's entreaty to her mother-in-law as something incredibly beautiful (and romantic), the story's original audience may have heard something completely different. And responded likewise.
Read MoreFor 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 More"Morbid humor" is very popular these days. It was very popular in biblical times, too, especially in the gospels. For example, that ha ha! funny story of the widow with the two mites....
Read MoreA high-flying prank devised by the original "Yes Man " !!
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