"The Simpsons is one of the most subtle pieces of propaganda around in the cause of sense, humility and virtue. Mark Pinsky manages to decipher the code without deadening the humour, which is quite an achievement." ­­ The Most Revd Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Wales "What a fun book--with serious purpose. Pinsky has taken a pop culture icon and, through the eyes of faith, made an incisive and loving critique of our culture. I didn't know that Bart Simpson had so much to teach us. Far out!" ­­ Will Willimon, Dean of the Chapel, Duke University "I've never been much of a TV watcher. It's against my religion, as they used to say. But now Mark Pinsky's The Gospel According to The Simpsons has made me at least a partial convert. I was blind but now I see that in The Simpsons anyway, there is goodness galore-intelligence, hilarious writing, insight, telling social criticism and commentary, and plenty of helpful hints for spiritually challenged people like me. Thanks to Pinsky and The Simpsons my conscience has been caught, my train of thought has finally left the station, and I've been thoroughly delighted without feeling guilty about it. Now when The Simpsons are on I'm on the front row. I've even learned how to use the remote." ­­ Robert L. Short, author of The Gospel According to Peanuts, The Parables of Peanuts, and Short Meditations on the Bible and Peanuts "O Little Town of Springfield! Mark Pinsky provides an excellent exploration of the spiritual dimension of the most openly religious town on television." ­­ Frederica Mathewes-Green, columnist for Beliefnet.com and author of The Illumined Heart: The Ancient Christian Path of Transformation. "This is a brilliant, witty, readable book-which every Simpsons lover will want to read, every parent should read, and every Christian needs to read immediately." ­­ Theodore Baehr, chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission and publisher of MovieguideTM "Bristling with humor and laced with keen observations, The Gospel According to The Simpsons explores the fabric of faith and spirituality in one of the most popular television shows worldwide. Mark Pinsky's survey is framed in Judeo-Christian theological context and will convince even ardent skeptics that this animated series-iconoclastic, controversial, and critically acclaimed-is a significant popular cultural representation of the variety of American attitudes toward God and religion." ­­ William Romanowski, author of Pop Culture Wars: Religion and the Role of Entertainment in American Life and Eyes Wide Open: Looking for God in Popular Culture "As a political and social Christian conservative and a Neanderthal in terms of pop culture, this is not the kind of book I would generally read nor endorse. However, what started as a chore became a major delight. I loved this book! Mark Pinsky makes me think and laugh. Read it! You'll be glad." ­­ Steve Brown, professor at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, teacher on the Key Life radio program, and author of several books, including Follow The Wind and Approaching God. "The Simpsons is the stealth Sunday School of prime-time TV. Mark Pinsky tells all in this wise and zesty book. My 16-year-old couldn't put it down, and neither will you." ­­ Mark Silk, The Greenberg Center for the Study of Religion in Public Life, Trinity College "Mark Pinsky has written a wonderfully helpful book that every congregational leader ought to read. At one moment, it contains humorous accounts from The Simpsons that will lift the reader's soul with mirth. At the next, it provides the "aha" that comes from an insightful cultural analysis about the knotty relationship between the American family and popular religion. His book will bring many rich returns." ­­ Robert Parham, executive director, Baptist Center for Ethics   Site by Blissink Studios