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Oh boy, here we go. Do you really think this comic about a bear uprising, built on the Rule of Awesome, is the place for religious commentary?
It’s not about religion, it’s about people, and religion is a big part of many people’s lives. And the rule of awesome is not this comic’s golden rule.
Fair enough. Good luck.
just wondering if we will see any background appernces of axe cop later down the line or other small nods to your previous work.
also is it possible to get my avatar in as a camo. if the group goes near a medieval history museum?
The only people I draw into comics now are Patreon members. I might open it up down the road.
Also, Brandon, it appears in different shades here. You’ve got Andrea, who renounced her faith and is wavering somewhere between agnostic and anti-theistic, the dad who is faithful but easy going, and the mom who is basically looking at her daughter through a very specific lens where there’s only one conceivable outcome in her mind.
The point of this particular subplot doesn’t seem to be about religion itself, but about the tension between a central character and her parents. Consider: the world is falling victim to an apocalyptic bear attack and she is APPREHENSIVE upon finding her mother still alive. Consider that for a moment.
Getting triggered by depiction of religion? Considering what most webcomics disproportionately feature, maybe you’re a wee bit out of touch.
I’m just waiting for a bear to eat Andrea’s mom, now.
Let us now praise the colorist’s depiction of lanterns underground.
Also: bricks. Lots and lots of bricks.
Praise the colorist’s self-control that he has not sworn out a contract on Ethan for bricks and rocks and lantern depictions. I had no idea how much work that miracle of comic artistry demands.
Oh man, I don’t remember if it was mentioned before, but it looks like there’s some serious tension between Andrea & her mom. I mean, the reaction with seeing dad alive was big, the smile with the Ezzy hug is huge/beaming, then we get the tight lipped, more dutiful than happy “mother”.
I’m thinking this just went from a happy reunion to a powder keg, and someone’s going to set off a proverbial spark pretty soon (my money is on Joel)
That’s not really how Mormons talk.
Yeah… it’s not. Mormons will avoid at all costs to use the Lord’s name in vain. We might say, “Thank heaven you’re alright” or “The Lord brought you back to me.” but we would never say, “God” in a common setting (you would hear it in church/Sunday school, but not like this).
The way the mom speaks sounds more like an evangelical Christian than a Mormon.
Interesting. So if I replace “the Lord” every time she says “God” would it feel more natural?
That would definitely help.
We might also substitute “Heavenly Father”, but because it can get a bit lengthy, “the Lord” is an easier substitution.
Another side-note: Although cursing is not popular among Mormons, substitution of curse words is quite popular (i.e. fetch, crap, frick, heck, dang, crud, gosh etc.) which is technically still cursing, just a more G-rated tone.
Utah Mormons like to say things like “Oh my heck”, “gosh darn it”, “that’s flippin’ garbage and you know it” or other silly sayings.
… oh dear… I know that tone… that tone does not lead to pleasant…
yes my dear child i see all this destruction and death as gods will to return you to the fold and not at all a rebellion of nature against the progress of man or an attempt at playing god gone horribly wrong…
man i hate when people people try and make something terrible that happens a part of some greater plan…
On the other hand, some individual people use their faith as an anchor to remain optimistic and strong and forward-thinking when disaster occurs. Not all instances of faith in whatever form it might manifest itself in a comic means that an author/writer is proselytizing. He or she just may understand where his characters come from and it may be the work of the reader to respect that the writer knows where the story is going.