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The paper quoted an analysis by a Jesuit priest, the Rev. Francesco Occhetta, discussing Homer's and his son Bart's conversion in a 2005 episode after meeting with a sympathetic priest, Father Sean, voiced by actor Liam Neeson.

Homer Simpson Is Catholic, Declares Vatican Newspaper

Inspired by Bartimaeus, the blind beggar who regained his sight when he was healed by Jesus, "Bart's Clinic" provides free eye exams and eyeglasses for the working poor -- people who have no Medicare or Medicaid.

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His story, "Bad Milhouse," features Bart's best friend in a story inspired by the TV movie Bad Ronald.

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Observing that Bart's story of his original conversion/investment of faith indicates that there may have been grounding problems in his faith isn't tantamount to saying 'No one who loses their faith was ever a REAL Christian.'

Blind Faith?

On the same day in 2007 that Bart's "death issue" came out, "TLS" brought Wally back over in Justice League of America.

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Wharton ruthlessly narrowed Lily Bart's options in life to make her seem trapped.

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"I think everybody has an image of how Bart's playing — this guy who's really intense, really into the game," linebackers coach Bob Sutton said.

He's Tackling, Not Talking

Most Meta, Part II: When Bart's short film, Angry Dad, is nominated for a Golden Globe and an Oscar, The Simpsons takes the opportunity to slam animated films and awards shows minus Ricky Gervais, who looks really good yellow.

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Wharton ruthlessly narrowed Lily Bart's options in life to make her seem trapped.

Lev Raphael: Women's Work Was Everywhere--in 1905 New York

The Lisa Simpson Book ClubA great collection of Simpsons book references, focusing on Bart's little sister, Lisa, who is very well read for an eight-year-old – but then she has been an eight-year-old for 24 years, so she's had plenty of time on her hands.

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