Comic #996: 2007-12-27

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Description

The comic titled "A Brief History of Theology" is divided into two sections: "MODERN" on the left and "ANCIENT" on the right.

In the "MODERN" section, a speaker, presumably a scholar, is expressing a philosophical question. The speech bubble states:

"WHAT IS THE DIVINE? Is he an external force, or a force within us? Is he even a he, or is God beyond definition, or even beyond comprehension?"

In the "ANCIENT" section, a bearded man is responding with a simpler viewpoint. His speech bubble reads:

"GOD WANTS A BIGGER GOAT!"

The visual style features a contrasting presentation between modern and ancient thought regarding the concept of the divine.