The Simpsons, Sally Rooney and spirituality

Niv Lobo  |  Comment
Date posted:  19 Aug 2025
Share Add       
The Simpsons, Sally Rooney and spirituality

Novelist Sally Rooney. Source: YouTube

I often think about a scene in The Simpsons Movie (2007): a terrifying dome comes down on Springfield, and its citizens are thrown into disarray.

In the panic, we see the church and Moe’s Bar emptying out, the congregants and the drinkers standing outside the respective buildings, looking up in horror.

A split second later, everyone from the church runs into the bar - and everyone from the bar runs into the church.

Share
< Previous article| Comment| Next article >
Read more articles by Niv Lobo >>
Features
Netflix's Black Mirror: looking at screens versus looking at Christ

Netflix's Black Mirror: looking at screens versus looking at Christ

W.H. Auden, the 20th century poet, once said: "Every man carries with him through life a mirror, as unique and …

Need to advertise?

We can help you reach Christians across the country

Find out more

New here?

Register and get three free articles each month!

Register