Yeah, it took me a couple of minutes to realize that’s Mary in the white space. I se a manger and a triangle. No infant or Joseph (why is he always forgotten?).
This illustration is kind of a weird depiction of Christ. But since no one worships the same God and Christ, I have no specific problem with it. Everyone applies their own personal experiences and biases to create a personal and unique deity in their mind.
Makes sense that white wise men would visit White Jeebus. I’d love to see Ole Gary’s face at a depiction of his imaginary bestie as the Aramaic Jew he should actually have been…
Concretionist over 2 years ago
Well, that’s strange.
Daeder over 2 years ago
I do like the double image of the face of Jesus and Mary standing with baby Jesus in the manger.
But I’m not a Christian, so I don’t get what or who “Immanuel” is.
EgidiusPfanzelter over 2 years ago
Immanuel (Hebrew: עִמָּנוּאֵל ‘Īmmānū’ēl, meaning, “God is with us”)
GOGOPOWERANGERS over 2 years ago
Says the man who doesn’t believe in the science
braindead Premium Member over 2 years ago
I wonder if Varvel believes Trump is a Christian?
My First Premium Member over 2 years ago
“The reason for the Season”. Thanks Gary. Well done.
2AndFour over 2 years ago
Let’s us enjoy this Christmas with friends and family. Hopefully we won’t get news of the “Unicron” variant and ruins our Christmas celebration.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 2 years ago
I read that Evangelicals are giving Trump equal billing with Jesus.
sykerocker over 2 years ago
Yeah, it took me a couple of minutes to realize that’s Mary in the white space. I se a manger and a triangle. No infant or Joseph (why is he always forgotten?).
hduhaime over 2 years ago
?
Marcia Gibson Premium Member over 2 years ago
If you study it, the manger scene becomes a depiction of Christ being crucified with a crown of thorns upon his head. Well drawn Gary!
The Nodding Head over 2 years ago
Makes one wish that Mr. Varvel would listen to the teachings of Jesus as well as draw pictures about him.
Durak Premium Member over 2 years ago
Varvel worships Gundam Jesus?
magicwalnut Premium Member over 2 years ago
Thought that white thing was a guy with a very big nose!
Valiant1943 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Theologically speaking, Christmas was the reason for Easter
librarylady59 over 2 years ago
Bless V’s heart. Weird is getting to be the norm with some of the cartoonists.
rwh2 over 2 years ago
A nice drawing that captures both the beginning and end of the Christ’s life. The alpha and omega, if you will.
StackableContainers over 2 years ago
This illustration is kind of a weird depiction of Christ. But since no one worships the same God and Christ, I have no specific problem with it. Everyone applies their own personal experiences and biases to create a personal and unique deity in their mind.
Bill D. Kat Premium Member over 2 years ago
Way too cryptic for me.
gcottay over 2 years ago
Varvel seems to hate Jesus.
bow493 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Mr. Varvel, well done one again! God bless you for pointing out the reason for the season!
Frankfreak over 2 years ago
The shepherds were at the birth, the wise men showed up months if not years later.
Shepherds in the field would be spring or early summer though possibly into fall and they were commonly older children, (8 and up).
lawguy05 over 2 years ago
Excellent strip today, Mr. Varvel. Merry Christmas to all.
dpatrickryan Premium Member over 2 years ago
Makes sense that white wise men would visit White Jeebus. I’d love to see Ole Gary’s face at a depiction of his imaginary bestie as the Aramaic Jew he should actually have been…
ragsarooni Premium Member over 2 years ago
I’m stumped…..
RogerShepherd over 2 years ago
God with us.
randolini Premium Member over 2 years ago
And Mary said “that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.”
apfelzra Premium Member over 2 years ago
Varvel is just trying to show us how holier-than-thou he is.
Awesome Steelers over 2 years ago
It’s Christ… Our Redeemer! Merry Christmas to All