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Orthodox Jews, or, as they are known in the Talmud, the Really Chosen Ones, are committed to the idea that the entire Torah was dictated by God verbatim to Moses at Mount Sinai... Other forms of Judaism dispute this claim, although it does explain certain passages in the first Torah, such as, 'I'm sorry, am I boring you?' and 'What do you like better, Moses, Lord Almighty or Big Hoohah?'

Jon Stewart#45

SatireReligionFaithAuthorityCritique

About this quote

What does it mean?
Stewart uses satire to question strict religious claims about divine authorship of scripture.
In plain terms
He jokes about religious texts sounding boring.
What can you take from it?
Question authority with wit.

Where it applies

  • discussing theology
  • commentary on religion
  • challenging dogma

Putting it to work

  • critique religious authority

Questions to consider

  • Can humor coexist with reverence?

Another view

Satire may alienate believers.

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