I know what happens in the Simpsons and I am glad people are starting to explore what actually happens instead of making negitive statements about the show without ever watching an episode. I thank you for your truthful analysis of one of my favorite television shows. The pose you chose is the pose that is used for Icons of our Lord Jesus Christ. The left hand holds the book of the Gospels as does Christ and the right hand is raised in blessing as only Christ and as his representatives in the priesthood may bless. Such a pose should not be used so lightly.
Icons are Holy objects.
Please be more careful. P.S. the Ned Flanders article, itself, was really good. Paul Blattner Coral Ridge, Kentucky Thanks for the Mark Pinsky essay on The Simpsons' Ned Flanders. It brought tears to my eyes. I must comment about the review of this book.