Is Ned Flanders the model Christian ?

Question

Seriously is he ?

Answer 1

to those who said jesus christ was the model christian, please tell me how can this be when he was a jew?

and two ned is a good christian, i doubt the model christian.

Answer 2

Christians come with all personalities, and I'm sure there are Flanders out there, though no one person can represent a whole group. I do find that the Simpsons seriously misrepresents Christianity, though. Things like "if you never break the ten commandments, then you'll go to heaven" is inaccurate. We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God, which is why we need forgiveness. And the episode where the Simpson kids are living with the Flanders and are forced to be baptized, including Maggie is all wrong too, since a forced baptism or that of a baby who is too young to understand is pointless and not supported by the Bible (though the Catholic church does it), and clearly, the Flanders are not Catholic. I used to watch the Simpsons, and I would tell myself that it is a satire and makes fun of everybody, but I did feel convicted that I shouldn't watch it, and one day, they just went too far, and I finally listened. I haven't watched it since. There was something about a rocket shooting up in the air and "punching the face of God", to quote Homer. It may be a satire, but Matt Groening clearly has a particular beef with Christianity. WhyNotAskDrZaius: I haven't seen that episode, but if there is one thing I know, atheists misrepresent a Christian's so called reaction to evolution. It is not, and will never be proven, we are not threatened by it in the least, and even if God had created the world through evolution, well, that still would make more sense than a "Big Bang" that happened for no particular reason, and that "magically" created life. LOLOLOL!!! Did you know that even some non-Christian scientists don't find evolution makes any sense?

Answer 3

No. He's what we call an 'ultra-conservative' Christian.

Matt Groening, creator of the Simpsons, actually is Christian himself. Ned personifies the church-goer who lives his life in an unhealthy fear of offending everyone (especially God), and tends to become judgmental and self-righteous at times as a result, and contradict himself in his practices. He fails to appreciate the logic and practices of others, thinking that the way he does things is THE way to do things.

Jesus is the only model Christian. Ned Flanders is comic relief.

Answer 4

If he can bare living next to Homer everyday then yes he's a model for all Christians. Ned is a great guy, forgiving, understanding and always ready to lend a hand. Frankly I'm surprised he hasn't killed Homer after some of the things he's put up with by that crazy doofus. I commend him.

Answer 5

ned flanders is in someways the definition of a great christian . ned seeks to be better more like what god wants and that is what we christains must all seek to do .
ned is an odd ball for sure fun for sure he is just that the odd ball but he is an odd ball that at least seeks to be better and if we could all strive for that we would have a much better time here on earth.

Answer 6

I love Ned, he's a great guy, maybe scares his kids a little too much though

Answer 7

Yes, I think Neddy is. I like Ned, everyone does, except Homer!

Answer 8

The model Christian is Jesus Christ, who went to the cross for all of us and completely obeyed his Heavenly Father.Mankind is not perfect, we all sin and have flaws.

Answer 9

I hope there is no model for anyone!

Answer 10

Certainly not