"Truth, Justice, and the American way."

In the 1950's , George Reeves starred as Superman in a TV series. The opening credits ended with an announcer's voice declaring that Superman "fights a never-ending battle for truth, justice, and the American way."

Recently I found the 1948 Superman movie theater serial online. (Movie theaters used to show lots of short features in addition to the main feature -- or even a double feature. ) It starred Kirk Alyn, the first actor to portray Superman in a live-action film.

I watched episode 1. As Clark Kent reaches adulthood, his adopted father, "Pa Kent" talks to him about his mission in life. "You must always fight for truth, tolerance, and justice."

I am guessing that in 1948, the producers were responding to the Nazi treatment of Jews. In 1952, they were responding to the Cold War.

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Matt85 · 36-40, M

Jesus is the best, most available, most loving super hero we could ever ask for
and he's available to you today right now

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@Matt85

I am a Christian.

One of my gripes with American Christianity is how it portrays Jesus as a super hero. I think the emphasis on Christus victor partially encourages all the hateful fervor today about smiting one's enemies.

To me, the power of the Gospel lies in a paradox: there is power in weakness. The idea of Christus dolor will never sell comic books.

Thrust · 56-60, M

@DrWatson

there is power in weakness

What a perfect slogan for the Democrat Party!