For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston
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Since its debut in 1979, For Better or For Worse has touched comic strip readers as few cartoons ever do. Cartoonist Lynn Johnston’s eye for detail and her uncanny sense of what real parents and children struggle with daily are a big part of her success. The world has watched the Patterson family grow up in real time, and to many readers, the Pattersons feel like family!
Parents and children alike will relate to the obstacles that the Patterson family faces. Curfews, parent date nights, babysitting, pets and distractions are all hurdles that the Pattersons must overcome in order to enjoy each other as a family. They face the same obstacles that real life families do, which is what makes them so loveable.
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Wildmustang1262 said, 11 months ago
AMEN!
Albany58 said, 11 months ago
And, doesn’t have to.
Susan001 said, 11 months ago
Thank goodness people talk more about Santa. Otherwise, our country (and Canada, too) might become a theocracy.
kensurg
said,
11 months ago
Or, if we did talk less about Santa (St Nick), we might become one nation under God.
Susan001 said, 11 months ago
Yes, ken, one nation under the God of the Christian Right!
cfortunato
said,
11 months ago
America is one of the most religious nations on earth. That’s probably BECAUSE we have no official religion. The least religious nations on earth are the nations of Europe, many of which ARE officially Christian. That’s not a coincidence.
plus4 said, 11 months ago
Wow… as soon as God is so much as mentioned, this person makes nasty references to “Christian Right” and “theocracy”. Please get the chip off your shoulder and get an open mind to see what God is about (and the people who truly acknowledge him), because you’ve made it very clear that you don’t know.
rydia said, 11 months ago
While America’s religious identity is very interesting, I can’t help but point out that this comic takes place in Canada…
Doctor Toon
said,
11 months ago
I have no problem with God, I love God. Faith is a wonderful thing. Modern religion, on the other hand, is a problem. I do not believe in one person imposing their faith on another, or the us against them - we’re right everyone else is wrong mentality of some churches.
jrs111456 said, 11 months ago
AMEN PLUS4 AMEN!!!!
voltige said, 11 months ago
And AMEN again!
rhastings said, 11 months ago
and Again! Brightest Blessings to all you!
cleokaya
said,
11 months ago
The only thing wrong with religion is that every faith has to many “devoted” followers that feel the need to cram their beliefs down everybody else’s throat and if you don’t well then…lt’s time for war.
Whatever happened to “Peace on Earth and goodwill towards men.”
thestargazer1682 said, 11 months ago
Here here, Doctortoon!
robertolopez144 said, 11 months ago
LOL
wndrwrthg
said,
11 months ago
But you don’t go to Santas house every sunday.
Silverpearl said, 11 months ago
I’m with Dr. Toon. Believe what you will but keep exploring and learning.
Greypilgrim said, 11 months ago
I’ve talked to Santa. I’ve talked to God. It seems that God has delivered more things that I’ve asked for than Santa. And who would like to live in a country whose motto was “One nation under SANTA”?? Not me. As for God advertising….just look out your window and see the sky, the sun, the rain, the snow, the trees, and everything else around you. Now THAT’S advertising!!
widjibeaker said, 11 months ago
I’d say His creation is pretty good advertising! But Santa’s only talked about once per year, so you notice it more. Those who are going to talk about God talk about Him all year - you consider it normal.
widjibeaker said, 11 months ago
About the debate - every person has the freedom to choose what to believe - but that doesn’t mean every belief is right. Stand for what’s right (with gentleness and respect), but be willing to listen if someone can explain to you why you’re wrong.
hcrobin85 said, 11 months ago
doctortoon is absolutely right! I am a Christian, but I am not one of those Christians who will disrespect someone else because of their beliefs. Unfortunately, people like that ( and we know who they are) had given the Faith a bad name and reputation. Why can’t we show the same love and compassion that Jesus did to our fellow man?
bill mckee said, 11 months ago
in the spirit of the holiday’s
can we agree on one fact.
most religions are based on simple rules.
rule 1-there is one entity that made everything.
rule 2-almost all book’s of religion
speak the same basic mantra (do the right thing and get along with others)
rule 3- to get to your (heaven) apply 1-2
why is it so hard to get it ?.
maybe just maybe this is the long
asked ? what is the meaning o life.
food for thought (my religion say’s merry christmas).
Susan001 said, 11 months ago
I am NOT a Christian, and I deeply resent those fanatics who try to cram their religion down the throats of me and mine.
THAT”S why there’s a chip on my shoulder, plus4! It’s something I simply cannot be open-minded about.
Bless you, Doctortoon.
bluetopazcrystal said, 11 months ago
I don’t get the whole god thing. I am a staunch believer in living one’s life in a loving, peaceful manner. Religious persons all seem to think their way is correct and the others are wrong. Hence wars and hatred. Very sad.
catsmeow
said,
11 months ago
I am with DoctorToon. I am a christian. Unfortunely, one of my brother, who I am very close to, does not believe in God/Christ and he would make comment (not nasty but ‘fact’) about what he reads – like Christmas was not created around christ – but I sure don’t see anything wrong if people associate Christmas with christ, if they want to. My brother and I love Christmas for the decoration/lights and togetherness.
Wildmustang1262 said, 11 months ago
Hey Yo! You guys and gals all you need to have the faith a little bit but not need to have big faith for God. I for myself believe in God and want to have faith a little bit daily. God is above us. Of course, we all are not 100% perfect! Do you know who is always perfect? Let me know you guess who is perfect? If not, I will answer back someday!
plus4 said, 11 months ago
Even as a Christian I rather dislike the word “beliefs” as it’s usually used. A “belief” is useless, or worse, unless it’s based on truth. I’ve spent years personally checking into the various claims that the Bible is fiction, etc., and I’ve found they hold no water. Most people don’t want to think that much, though.
Christ makes for the sharpest of dividing lines; and he does not simply say the same things as your basic world religion. Then again, he doesn’t say “impose” or “cram down throats” – he says let people know the truth, but they’ll ultimately have to choose for themselves.
Coffee-Turtle
said,
11 months ago
what a waste of commentary