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You shall know the truth, There has never been an idea so ridiculous you couldn’t get somebody to believe it. Miracles, faith-healers, psychics, conspiracy theories, urban legends, aliens, cults, secret societies…you know the list. We love this stuff. It’s awesome! But at some point we need to get a grip and separate fact from fantasy—without putting everyone to sleep. Thomas Quinn tackles these topics with energy, humor, and plenty of facts. Twice nominated for an Emmy Award, he’s spent 15 years delivering academic information to mass audiences as a documentary writer/producer for Discovery and the History Channel, and as an author, blogger, and public speaker. Walking the line between dry scholarship and standup comedy, Tom delivers the facts and asks the great questions in plain language that is entertaining, thought-provoking, and fun. What Do You Do with a Chocolate Jesus? (An
Irreverent History of Christianity) is the story of the Bible
you didn’t get in Sunday school. Think of it as a history of religion
as told by a comedian over a beer. From the life story of Jesus and
the evolution of the faith, to the growth of the Church and the founding
of America, Tom has a blast setting the record straight about the
role of the Bible in our culture—and demonstrating how little of it
is actually the basis of our values today. Tom’s lectures include: |
Thomas Quinn
is a writer for print and television, a documentary producer
/ director, and an author. He received an M.F.A. in writing from The
American Film Institute, worked as a story analyst for Universal, DreamWorks
and HBO, and was an entertainment reporter for a weekly Los Angeles
magazine. |
