A new world of religious satire illuminated through the layers of religion and humor that make up the The Simpsons South Park and Family Guy. Drawing on the worldviews put forth by three wildly popular animated shows amp8211 The Simpsons South Park and Family Guyamp8211 David Feltmate demonstrates how ideas about religionamp8217s proper place in American society are communicated through comedy.ampnbsp The book includes discussion of a wide range of American religions including Protestant and Catholic Christianity Judaism Islam Buddhism Native American Religions New Religious Movements amp8220Spiritualityamp8221 Hinduism and Atheism. Along the way readers are shown that jokes about religion are influential tools for teaching viewers how to interpret and judge religious people and institutions. ampnbsp Feltmate develops a picture of how each show understands and communicates what constitutes good religious practice as well as which traditions they seek to exclude on the basis of race and ethnicity stupidity or danger. From Homer Simpsonamp8217s spiritual journey during a chilipepper induced hallucination to South Parkamp8217s boxing match between Jesus and Satan to Peter Griffinamp8217s worship of the Fonz each show uses humor to convey a broader commentary about the role of religion in public life.ampnbspThrough this examination an understanding of what it means to each program to be a good religious American becomes clear. ampnbsp ampnbsp Drawn to the Gods is a book that both fans and scholars will enjoy as they expose the significance of religious satire in these iconic television programs.ampnbsp