Comic #6020: slain

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Panel 1: A figure (representing Jesus) appears to be making a solemn prayer. Text reads: “DEAR JESUS, IF E’ER WITH WREATHES I HUNG THY SACRED FANE, OR FED THE FLAMES WITH FAT OF OXEN SLAIN; GOD OF THE SILVER BOW! THY SHAFTS EMPLOY, AVENGE THY SERVANT, AND-”

Panel 2: Another figure interrupts, looking confused. Text reads: “WHAT ARE YOU DOING?”

Panel 3: The first figure realizes something. Text reads: “OH SHOOT. I JUST WENT ON AUTOPILOT THERE. THAT’S MY PRAYER TO APOLLO TO RAIN PLAGUES UPON MY FOES.”

Panel 4: The second figure responds, still confused. Text reads: “WAIT ARE OTHER GODS GETTING THE FAT OF OXEN SLAIN?”

Panel 5: The first figure explains more. Text reads: “LEMME GET THIS STRAIGHT – YOU GUYS EAT MY FLESH ALL DAY DOWN THERE, AND OTHER GODS ARE GETTING BARBECUES IN THEIR HONOR?”

Panel 6: The second figure chimes in. Text reads: “BRO, WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU RAINED BLOOD OR LOCUSTS ON MY ENEMIES?”

Panel 7: The first figure clarifies further. Text reads: “I DON’T DO THAT ANYMORE! WE SWITCHED FRAMEWORKS FROM ‘LOVE FRIENDS HARM ENEMIES’ TO ‘LOVE EVERYONE’ SO YOU WOULDN’T HAVE TO MEMORIZE ALL THOSE TRIBE NAMES.”

Panel 8: The first figure is frustrated. Text reads: “I MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER BY COMMITTING EVERYONE TO LOVE AND YOU CAN’T EVEN ROAST ME A HAMBURGER ONCE IN A WHILE?!”

Panel 9: The second figure suggests. Text reads: “HAVE YOU CONSIDERED TURNING THE OTHER CHEEK?”

Panel 10: The first figure exclaims in frustration. Text reads: “GODDAMMIT!”

Overall Description: The comic employs humor to discuss themes of divine intervention and the absurdity of religious rituals. The conversation showcases a playful banter between two characters, emphasizing their differing perspectives on worship and sacrifice. The artwork features expressive characters, with a casual and comedic atmosphere.