06/17/2024
■Class discussion: Pope Francis also said it was OK to “laugh at God” in the same way “we play and joke with the people we love.” Do you think it is OK to “laugh at God” in this way? Why or why not? Should religious leaders display a sense of humor? Or, should they maintain a stern seriousness about enforcing religious beliefs and traditions? Can they do both? Do you believe that joking about religion is some kind of blasphemy?