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'''Christian comedy''' is a sub-genre of [[comedy]] where the material presented is aimed towards a Christian audience. The performances are typically held on church grounds or at off-site, Church-sponsored venues. |
'''Christian comedy''' is a sub-genre of [[comedy]] where the material presented is aimed towards a Christian audience. The performances are typically held on church grounds or at off-site, Church-sponsored venues. |
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The material often contains Christian references, although this is not a requirement. Recently, notable performers like [[Victoria Jackson]], [[Tim Conway]] and [[Patricia Heaton]] have appeared on a DVD series for the Christian market entitled, "Thou Shalt Laugh"<ref>[http://thoushaltlaugh.com/ Thou Shalt Laugh]</ref> |
The material often contains Christian references, although this is not a requirement. Recently, notable performers like [[Victoria Jackson]], [[Tim Conway]], [[Sinbad]] and [[Patricia Heaton]] have appeared on a DVD series for the Christian market entitled, "Thou Shalt Laugh"<ref>[http://thoushaltlaugh.com/ Thou Shalt Laugh]</ref> |
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Christian comedy is increasingly being used as an [[outreach]], with the idea that a comedy show is a great way to bring people into church who may have never thought about coming.<ref>[http://www.larryweaver.com/entertainment/christian-comedians.asp Christian Comedians]</ref> |
Christian comedy is increasingly being used as an [[outreach]], with the idea that a comedy show is a great way to bring people into church who may have never thought about coming.<ref>[http://www.larryweaver.com/entertainment/christian-comedians.asp Christian Comedians]</ref> |
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Revision as of 04:01, 11 December 2008
Christian comedy is a sub-genre of comedy where the material presented is aimed towards a Christian audience. The performances are typically held on church grounds or at off-site, Church-sponsored venues.
The material often contains Christian references, although this is not a requirement. Recently, notable performers like Victoria Jackson, Tim Conway, Sinbad and Patricia Heaton have appeared on a DVD series for the Christian market entitled, "Thou Shalt Laugh"[1]
Christian comedy is increasingly being used as an outreach, with the idea that a comedy show is a great way to bring people into church who may have never thought about coming.[2]
Christian comedy is also used as a method to renew and refresh the spirit of Church members, based on the Bible passage that says laughter does a heart good, like medicine.[3]
Notable Christian Comedians
- Dennis Swanberg
- Brad Stine
- Chonda Pierce
- Isaac Air Freight
- Mark Lowry
- Bob Smiley
- Victoria Jackson
- John Branyan
- Daniel Tosh
- Daren Streblow
- Jeff Allen
- Taylor Mason
- Anita Renfroe
- Andy Kind (UK)