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586: What We Get Wrong About Heaven (Hint: Almost Everything) with Skye Jethani

The Holy Post

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Humor in Christianity: Coping with an Unjust World

The chapter explores the purpose of humor in marginalized communities as a tool to respond to difficulty and lack of power. It examines the shift in comedy from self-referential humor to humor that aims to own or attack others, raising questions about the line between humor and meanness. The speakers discuss the importance of gauging audience response and understanding cultural context when making jokes or criticisms.

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