In advance of this summer’s Superman movie from directed James Gunn, the Associated Press consulted with Dr. A. David Lewis and other experts on the religious value of the mythic superhero. Springboarding from his work on the character, Dr. Lewis was quoted as saying the following:
“I love that people take something from popular culture and find some level of spirituality or find a greater connection to some divine source through it,” he said. “But I would never say Superman is just of the Jewish or Christian people. Like some of the best narratives out there, Superman gives us access to something transcendent.”
The article also featured insightful commentary by Dr. Lewis’s colleagues Dan Clanton and Matthew William Brake.
Bharath, D., & Smietana, B. (2025). Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman’s religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique. AP NEWS. https://apnews.com/article/superman-comics-religion-morals-movie-fans-828f16fb956c487368d94676b04fa2c3