Themes:
- South Park vs. Scientology
- Specific Examples/Episodes of Satire in South Park
- The Portrayal of Jesus and other Religious Figures and Places
- Discussion of Anti-Semitism and Jewish Jokes
- The Controversy Surrounding the Depiction of Muhammad
Arguments:
- South Park vs. Scientology: The controversy surrounding the �Trapped� episode that led to the departure of long-time cast member Isaac Hayes and the alleged threat that Tom Cruise was going to pull promotion from Mission Impossible III, should Paramount show the episode again.
- Specific Examples/Episodes of Religious Satire in South Park: Specific examples and episodes that deal with religious satire in South Park. Such as the �Red Hot Catholic Love� episode in which the parents of South Park become atheist, afraid that the priest will molest their children.
- The Portrayal of Jesus and other Religious Figures and Places: Jesus is portrayed as the host of local call-in talk show, while other figures such as Satan is depicted as a passive homosexual who�s not really a bad guy, but must rule in Hell. Other religious figures are illustrated such as God.
- Discussion of Anti-Semitism and Jewish Jokes: Examples of anti-Semitism, such as �The Passion of the Jew� episode whereby Cartman, through a Mel Gibson fan club, �brainwashes� the people into exterminating the Jews because of their part in the crucifixion of Christ. Also, Cartman is always directing jokes towards Kyle because of his Jewish faith.
- The Controversy Surrounding the Depiction of Muhammad: The censorship controversy that surrounded creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone in the �Cartoon Wars� episodes that involved the censorship of the depiction of Muhammad.