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Comedy, Comedians, and Church: The Interplay between Religion and Humor

Released Monday, 16th January 2017

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Comedy, Comedians, and Church: The Interplay between Religion and Humor

Monday, 16th January 2017

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Dr Elisha McIntyre discusses her research into religion and humour, particularly looking at comedic work The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as well as a broad range of evangelical comedians. McIntyre discusses the use of religious comedy as a point of entertainment as well as an identity solidifier, evangelical tool, and preaching format within Christianity.

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