In examining the major critical humorists that have clashed with religion, this book investigates the dynamics at the heart of this long-standing cultural antagonism. The dramatic skirmishes recounted here revolve around various facets of religion, including its policies and edicts, its political manifestations, and the nature of faith itself.
In examining the major critical humorists that have clashed with religion, this book investigates the dynamics at the heart of this long-standing cultural antagonism. The dramatic skirmishes recounted here revolve around various facets of religion, including its policies and edicts, its political manifestations, and the nature of faith itself.
Iain Ellis is a senior lecturer in the English department at the University of Kansas. He lives in Lawrence, Kansas.
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Table of Contents Introduction 1 Mark Twain 2 H.L. Mencken 3 Kurt Vonnegut 4 Lenny Bruce 5 George Carlin 6 Monty Python 7 Randy Newman 8 Hardcore Punk 9 The Simpsons 10 Family Guy 11 South Park 12 The Jyllands-Posten Cartoons 13 Charlie Hebdo 14 Christopher Hitchens 15 Pussy Riot 16 Bill Maher 17 Ricky Gervais 18 Julia Sweeney 19 Penn Jillette 20 Parody Religions 21 Public Scientists 22 Humor and Religion Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Introduction 1 Mark Twain 2 H.L. Mencken 3 Kurt Vonnegut 4 Lenny Bruce 5 George Carlin 6 Monty Python 7 Randy Newman 8 Hardcore Punk 9 The Simpsons 10 Family Guy 11 South Park 12 The Jyllands-Posten Cartoons 13 Charlie Hebdo 14 Christopher Hitchens 15 Pussy Riot 16 Bill Maher 17 Ricky Gervais 18 Julia Sweeney 19 Penn Jillette 20 Parody Religions 21 Public Scientists 22 Humor and Religion Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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