The Theology of Calvin . . . and Hobbes (Being Human)

 

Time for a Great Cartoon! (only human)

I love the theology of Calvin . . . and Hobbes! Watterson deals with some of the most critical issues facing us in life — through his cartoon characters.  As a recluse, Watterson retired in 1995 and has avoided interviews.  I wonder where he got the theological ideas for his strip.

Years ago I fantasized about being given permission to go over all the complete collection of Calvin & Hobbes’ cartoons to organize them in theological categories. That’s not going to happen, of course.

But this blog allows me to publish his best cartoons — and to comment theologically on them.  The cartoon in this post certainly highlights ANTHROPOLOGY.  Being human does not mean being mean and greedy and evil.  Being a fallen human does involve sinful behaviors and thoughts.

Blaise Pascal emphasized both truths about man in his theology:  man’s glory (made in the image of God and highly esteemed by Him — Ps. 8) and man’s fallenness (man has become the scum of the universe, Pascal says).  Thankfully, redemption is available for all who come to Christ.  I don’t think Watterson has understood that fact.