Are the Simpsons atheists? And how representative are they?

[Sirona]

As a European, I can only view the religious landscape in the United States through the lens of the media, but I watched another Simpsons vs. Flanders episode (when they take a trip to the Grand Canyon), and I noticed in that in The Simpsons, the Flanders family, as Christians/Protestants, are always made out to be "odd", while the Simpsons, who do go to church from time to time when an episode calls for it, but otherwise don't practice any religion regularly except for Lisa, are the "norm". According to what one hears in Germany from the media, it seems to be just the opposite in the United States, that a large number of people are Christians / Protestants, that it is proper to be a church member and atheists / agnostics are rather the exception. Would you say that the Simpsons are atheists? And how representative is their lifestyle for the U.S.A. ?

 

[questfortruth]

And a deeper analysis has shown that each and every character in Simpsons is gay.

 

[Father Heathen]

I would say that, like most Americans, the Simpson's are nominal christians, while Flanders is more of a fundamentalist christian, of which there are many in the U.S.

 

[Father Heathen]

And a deeper analysis has shown that each and every character in Simpsons is gay.

I bet you have a "rule 34" folder of this nature on your computer, don't you.

 

[questfortruth]

I bet you have a "rule 34" folder of this nature on your computer, don't you.

There is Russian video in YouTube proving that Simpsons are either gays or bi-sexual.

 

[Father Heathen]

There is Russian video in YouTube proving that Simpsons are either gays or bi-sexual.

Yeah, nobody is going to take such nonsense seriously.

 

[Jedster]

@Sirona

This clip should help

 

[JustGeorge]

As a European, I can only view the religious landscape in the United States through the lens of the media, but I watched another Simpsons vs. Flanders episode (when they take a trip to the Grand Canyon), and I noticed in that in The Simpsons, the Flanders family, as Christians/Protestants, are always made out to be "odd", while the Simpsons, who do go to church from time to time when an episode calls for it, but otherwise don't practice any religion regularly except for Lisa, are the "norm". According to what one hears in Germany from the media, it seems to be just the opposite in the United States, that a large number of people are Christians / Protestants, that it is proper to be a church member and atheists / agnostics are rather the exception. Would you say that the Simpsons are atheists? And how representative is their lifestyle for the U.S.A. ?

The US is a big place. It has more than one culture going on. As for my area(urban Midwest), it seems there are a lot of 'don't know, don't care, but its fun to hunt for eggs on Easter'. They absorb the culture, perhaps get the idea of Christianity, were baptized and are comfortable in a Christian setting, but don't think too hard on it. I suspect the Simpsons fall into this category. Atheism isn't uncommon anymore, and you'll get no flack for it around here.

Flander's version of Christianity exists, but its a minority. Sometimes, its a loud minority, making it seem like a bigger thing than it really is.

But again, this is just my Urban Midwestern experience. My husband grew up in the south, and it was a lot different there.

 

[paarsurrey]

As a European, I can only view the religious landscape in the United States through the lens of the media, but I watched another Simpsons vs. Flanders episode (when they take a trip to the Grand Canyon), and I noticed in that in The Simpsons, the Flanders family, as Christians/Protestants, are always made out to be "odd", while the Simpsons, who do go to church from time to time when an episode calls for it, but otherwise don't practice any religion regularly except for Lisa, are the "norm". According to what one hears in Germany from the media, it seems to be just the opposite in the United States, that a large number of people are Christians / Protestants, that it is proper to be a church member and atheists / agnostics are rather the exception. Would you say that the Simpsons are atheists? And how representative is their lifestyle for the U.S.A. ?

I understand that Western Atheism is a part of the Christendom as when they say that they don't believe in god, they mean that "Jesus is not god", please. Right?
I mean they started in reaction to the Hellenist Pauline Christianity who believe in "dying, rising deity they name Jesus", please. Right?
The Western Atheists are not " Scientific Atheists people", I understand, please. Right?

Regards

 

[JustGeorge]

I understand that Western Atheism is a part of the Christendom as when they say that they don't believe in god, they mean that "Jesus is not god", please. Right?
I mean they started in reaction to the Hellenist Pauline Christianity who believe in "dying, rising deity they name Jesus", please. Right?
The Western Atheists are not " Scientific Atheists people", I understand, please. Right?

Regards

In my part of the US, Atheism means they don't believe in Jesus(other than perhaps a historical figure), Yahweh, nor Zeus. (Or any of the other myriad of Gods you can think of.)

Most tend to be 'scientific Atheist people', though they may not all be overly involved in science.

 

[Father Heathen]

The US is a big place. It has more than one culture going on. As for my area(urban Midwest), it seems there are a lot of 'don't know, don't care, but its fun to hunt for eggs on Easter'. They absorb the culture, perhaps get the idea of Christianity, were baptized and are comfortable in a Christian setting, but don't think too hard on it. I suspect the Simpsons fall into this category. Atheism isn't uncommon anymore, and you'll get no flack for it around here.

Flander's version of Christianity exists, but its a minority. Sometimes, its a loud minority, making it seem like a bigger thing than it really is.

But again, this is just my Urban Midwestern experience. My husband grew up in the south, and it was a lot different there.

Yeah, I would say rural areas are significantly less tolerant, especially in the south. Many don't take too kindly to anyone who's not white, strait, or Christian in those parts.

 

[Heyo]

As a European, I can only view the religious landscape in the United States through the lens of the media, but I watched another Simpsons vs. Flanders episode (when they take a trip to the Grand Canyon), and I noticed in that in The Simpsons, the Flanders family, as Christians/Protestants, are always made out to be "odd", while the Simpsons, who do go to church from time to time when an episode calls for it, but otherwise don't practice any religion regularly except for Lisa, are the "norm". According to what one hears in Germany from the media, it seems to be just the opposite in the United States, that a large number of people are Christians / Protestants, that it is proper to be a church member and atheists / agnostics are rather the exception. Would you say that the Simpsons are atheists? And how representative is their lifestyle for the U.S.A. ?

Bart must be a believer. He is so much into good church music:

 

[Father Heathen]

I understand that Western Atheism is a part of the Christendom as when they say that they don't believe in god, they mean that "Jesus is not god", please. Right?
I mean they started in reaction to the Hellenist Pauline Christianity who believe in "dying, rising deity they name Jesus", please. Right?
The Western Atheists are not " Scientific Atheists people", I understand, please. Right?

Regards

Incorrect. Rejecting Christianity is not the same as rejecting the concept of god entirely.

 

[JustGeorge]

Yeah, I would say rural areas are significantly less tolerant, especially in the south. Many don't take too kindly to anyone who's not white, strait, or Christian in those parts.

I think in rural Iowa, there's more specifics than just white, straight, and Christian, even... no one will hurt you over it, but you won't be treated real well.

From what my husband expressed, its the same in rural south, only people might hurt you over it, if they feel they can get away with it.

 

[fantome profane]

As a European, I can only view the religious landscape in the United States through the lens of the media, but I watched another Simpsons vs. Flanders episode (when they take a trip to the Grand Canyon), and I noticed in that in The Simpsons, the Flanders family, as Christians/Protestants, are always made out to be "odd", while the Simpsons, who do go to church from time to time when an episode calls for it, but otherwise don't practice any religion regularly except for Lisa, are the "norm". According to what one hears in Germany from the media, it seems to be just the opposite in the United States, that a large number of people are Christians / Protestants, that it is proper to be a church member and atheists / agnostics are rather the exception. Would you say that the Simpsons are atheists? And how representative is their lifestyle for the U.S.A. ?

There are a number of Simpsons episods that show them in church and are actually very pro-Christianity and pro-religion in general.

 

[Stevicus]

 

[Father Heathen]

I think in rural Iowa, there's more specifics than just white, straight, and Christian, even... no one will hurt you over it, but you won't be treated real well.

From what my husband expressed, its the same in rural south, only people might hurt you over it, if they feel they can get away with it.

Jesus was about loving and forgiving thy neighbor, turning the other cheek, etc. yet many who proclaim to follow him embrace hatred and malice.

 

[RestlessSoul]

So The Simpsons offers a reasonably accurate reflection of US culture and values? That's quite reassuring.

 

[RestlessSoul]

Jesus was about loving and forgiving thy neighbor, turning the other cheek, etc. yet many who proclaim to follow him embrace hatred and malice.

Think what those people might be like if they didn't have religion to temper their hatred and malice.

 

[JustGeorge]

Think what those people might be like if they didn't have religion to temper their hatred and malice.

Unfortunately, I think for some here, it fuels their hatred and malice.