Ebook: The Sacred Art of Joking

Part 1. A good sense of humour -- It's funny because it's true -- An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman ... -- How jokes work (without killing a frog) -- How jokes go wrong -- Punched by a punchline -- Where's the line? -- Why jokes are no laughing matter -- Rules of engagement -- Leaping from car to car -- Comedy at Ground Zero -- Part 2. Comedy and the Church -- Do Christians have a sense of humour? -- The problem with jokes -- The Philippians 4 manoeuvre -- Holy crap! -- No laughing Messiah -- The Supreme Being walks into a bar ... -- Was Jesus funny? -- Why Christianity is an easy target -- Why don't comedians make jokes about Islam? -- Why you shouldn't start a sermon with a joke -- Notes for readers -- Part 3. Advanced joking -- Betrayed by laughter -- Springtime for pug dogs -- Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! -- Jerry and the lawmakers -- Careful now -- All-American prophet -- What's so funny about Easter?