As always, excised panels, rough drafts, and unused gems of dialogue from this strip post at noon in tiers 2 & 3!
It struck me when all was said and done in this strip that it might contain an enfolded metaphorical narrative. You can't toss in a crucifix without inviting speculation of a deeper meaning, amirite? And why are the Big Stories of the Christian Bible and beyond always stuffing their lessons into metaphors and symbols, anyway? Is it a hidden payload, future-proofed, there to be unpacked from its tattered and unrecognizable rags when the surface details and historic context of the story no longer make sense or have relevance to the children's children?
I had a nice analysis of Judges 1:7 worked up, as a basis for discussing this further, but then I wisely decided against inviting a mess* of religious discussion in this otherwise entirely lovely and polite landscape of like-minded and brilliant people who are just here to escape the news cycle for a sacred little while. I wish you all a weekend of happiness, fresh air, and devices left in drawers.
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*yes, mess