Superman and Jesus?

The educational system in England is searching for ways to teach students about morality and religion. They need to keep searching....

Since research has shown that cinematography helps in the retention of material, teachers are being urged to use Superman as an example of Jesus. According to Helen Cook of Sheffield Hallam University, there are many parallels between the two:

-- Both arrive on Earth in unusual circumstances after being sent by their fathers

-- Both move from relative obscurity to a prominent adulthood

-- Both are able to help the humans they are sent to live with

-- Both struggle to stand up for truth against injustice and evil

According to Miss Cook, children become excited about Jesus when they are "given a point of reference." The Rev Dr John Gay, the Church of England's spokesman on religious education says that analogies can be effective in teaching, much like Jesus' parables.

Well, let's just hope that those children don't come away thinking that Jesus is a mythical comic book hero. And that's all I'm going to say about that....