Ned Flanders

Nedward "Ned" Flanders, Jr. is the Simpson family's extremely religious next door neighbor. He is a genuinely well-meaning good-natured person and is one of the few in Springfield to whom that description applies. Though firmly religious, he can be timid and something of a pushover. He thoroughly worships God and strictly follows the Bible as literally as possible and is easily shocked when challenged on any point of dogma. He also owns the Leftorium and a home business, FlanCrest Enterprises, which makes religious hook rugs. He also works as a member of the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department. Homer often dislikes Flanders for his ways of doing things and his success.