Originally Posted by Thirteendog
I'm considering doing a Superman bible study for my Church. I'd like to show the comparison that Superman has to Jesus Christ and the way he is the Christ like figure we should all strive to be. Ok here is my question, I think I could reach a young and old audience with this, but If your church did a 4 week bible study on Sunday night on Superman. Would you check it out?
Well thirteen dog, looks like your simple question started quite a storm.
This forum is for ANY TOPIC and quite honestly this one is very appropriate and worth while.
Religion, whether you believe it is man made, from God, evil or not is an important subject. If you don't want to discuss it here, go elsewhere.
All that said, I think if you do it right, the concept would be a good one. Jesus placed his parables in contemporay times. He talked about people, things, technologies of the period in his stories. Oil lamps, talents, unlevend bread? Even the Cruxifiction, death on a cross? Who does that today. How does a child relate to that today?
The judicious use of powers? Both had abilities to do superhuman things. How did they use those powers? Unselfishly. How does a youngster relate to that?
Superman, the one they see on TV or in current comic books, that one they know. He is a hero for what reasons? Why is Christ a hero? Compare.
There is a value to goodness, to sharing, to good works, to sacrifice. Help youngsters identify it.
Not blasphemous at all.
Good luck with it.
Roadster with a stick