Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for December 21, 1987
December 20, 1987
December 22, 1987
Transcript:
Calvin: This whole Santa Claus thing jsut doesn't make sense. Why all the secrect? Why all the mystert? If the guy exists, why doesn't he ever show himself and prove it? And if he doesn't exist, what's the meaning of all this? Hobbes: I dunno... Isn't this a religious holiday? Calvin: Yeah, but actually, I've got the same questions about God.
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Ooops! Premium Member about 13 years ago
So do I Calvin.
bmonk almost 12 years ago
What if he did, and people refused to believe?
yow4zip Premium Member almost 12 years ago
This one is deep.
Krendall almost 12 years ago
As far as the Christian God goes, He wants followers based on faith and willingness, not out of obligation. As for Santa, I have no clue.
Ian Wahlquist over 9 years ago
Krendall, I totally agree! If God were to prove to everyone that he exists, then we would all know without a doubt. This would defeat part of the main purpose for our existence here: learning to follow God, even through doubt, for which he can bless us far more than if we follow him because of perfect knowledge.
As for Santa, since the person he was based off of died several centuries ago, if he lived at all, it would be fairly difficult for him to reveal himself and prove his Jolly Saint Nicholas-ness.
tdoug1 over 9 years ago
Faith and trust!
Rodent over 6 years ago
God and Santa Claus are both imaginary.
nandayconures! about 5 years ago
Why do is their a religion war every time religion is mentioned?
Nate Wright (Mischief God) over 3 years ago
Calvin sure figures things out fast!
CatDefender about 2 years ago
Santa and God work hand-in-hand, don’t they?