Ned Flanders

Nedward "Ned" Flanders, Jr., more commonly known as just Flanders, is the Simpson family's extremely religious next door neighbor. He is a genuinely well-meaning, good-natured person. Though firmly religious, he can be timid and something of an easy pushover. He is a major character in The Simpsons and a minor, recurring antagonist in the Treehouse of Horror episodes. Ned 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. He even (legally) owns the Simpsons' house, renting it out to the family at a low rate, showing that he would burn through much of his resources just to help his neighbors out. In Hurricane Neddy, Flanders was shown to be a kid 30 years ago in the show's floating timeline, but in Viva Ned Flanders, he claims to be 60 years old and looks younger thanks to following the 3 C's. Some fans believe he lied about being 60 in order to get a senior citizen's discount.