The Anonymous Theology of Modern Family

The popular television show Modern Family follows sitcom conventions and attempts to send a moral message about how relatives can live well together. An examination of the specific content of this message shows that it prioritizes self-giving love for the sake of forgiveness and reconciliation. This...

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Main Author: Kelly, Conor (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Saskatchewan [2014]
In: Journal of religion and popular culture
Year: 2014, Volume: 26, Issue: 3, Pages: 338-352
Further subjects:B Forgiveness
B Television
B self-giving love
B anonymous Christian
B Reconciliation
B sitcom
B Modern Family
B Karl Rahner
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