Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman’s religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique

How Superman reflects religious themes as a symbol of hope, faith, and humanity

Superman was born Kryptonian, raised Methodist, and sketched into existence by two Jewish teens in 1930s Cleveland. Faith and morality are his DNA. There are no overt religious references in Superman comics. But over eight decades, he’s been viewed as a divine entity, a savior figure—his sacrifice Christlike, his will to lead as strong as Moses parting the Red Sea, and his compassion akin to a bodhisattva, an enlightened being who guides Buddhis…

Takeaways from AP's report on the religious and moral undercurrents in Superman comics

James Gunn's upcoming film "Superman" is generating conversations about the place and relevance of this superhero who turned 87 on Friday, observed as Superman Day.

Takeaways from AP’s report on the religious and moral undercurrents in Superman comics

James Gunn’s upcoming film “Superman” is generating conversations about the place and relevance of this superhero who turned 87 on Friday, observed as Superman Day. Superman’s origin story of escaping a destroyed homeland is relatable to Jewish people and several…

Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman's religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique

James Gunn's upcoming film “Superman” is generating conversations about the place and relevance of this superhero who turned 87 on Friday, observed as Superman Day.

Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman’s religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique

Superman was born Kryptonian, raised Methodist and sketched into existence by two Jewish teens in 1930s Cleveland. Faith and morality are his DNA. Read more...

Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman's religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique – The Land

A first edition Superman comic from 1939 is placed with copies of the Constitution and a variety of holy books for use in the swearing-in ceremonies of new House members, at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 3, 2023, opening day of the 118th Congress. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, file) By DEEPA BHARATH of The Associated Press and BOB SMIETANA of Religion News Service Superman was born Kryptonian, raised Methodist and sketched into existence by t…