Zen Pencils by Gavin Aung Than for July 26, 2013

Great art , Gavin. You’re the best.

..good one…

I’m one of the believers for good reasons, but I love this cartoon and am completely behind the sentiment expressed!

I miss Carl.

Been believing that since the 60’s. “Regardless of what is happening,everyday you are alive is a good day.”An Indian Sadhus told me that one day in 1963.I was 11. I never forgot it.

Thank You.This idea I have long believed.Would that more people may see the wisdom in this thought.

If only!!!!!

If you really want to flash back go back to the Temptations “Ball of Confusion” early 1970.Listen and see how much has NOT changed.If I didn’t have such a positive outlook I would really be depressed. Its improved but still a Ball of Confusion.

Back to Ping Pong Diplomacy. Those were the days.

Gavin this is something I never thought about until you put it out there in such a clever way ~~ THANKS

This is great – I just checked back on previous Zen Pencils and they’re all wonderful. I definitely clicked the “Add To My Comics” button.

Thanks for the comments everyone. Glad to be on GoComics! Hope you enjoyed the first week of my toons :)

I’ll be adding to mine as well! TU!

What happens is when they die, they switch sides.

Jesus’ life, death, resurrection and proving who he claimed to be and that he was here for ALL people, not an exclusive bunch, proves that belief in Him and being born-again, rather than a religious “good” person, is more than wishful thinking. The Tomb IS empty….500+ people witnessed Jesus after his death and resurrection, and it changed the life of Paul from Christian murderer to a messenger of the Gospel, just as I am.

Jesus’ life, death, resurrection and proving who he claimed to be and that he was here for ALL people, not an exclusive bunch, proves that belief in Him and being born-again, rather than a religious “good” person, is more than wishful thinking. The Tomb IS empty….500+ people witnessed Jesus after his death and resurrection, and it changed the life of Paul from Christian murderer to a messenger of the Gospel, just as I am.

And yes, there is plenty of good evidence. I will have to disagree with Carl Sagan.

The other error this strip has is that it is the common modern thinking that people who know God, who is knowable, are out for blood and to murder. No true born-again human who is simply a messenger of the Gospel is out for blood. From Hudson Taylor who came to China to witness, to myself now in China where he even started 160 years ago, we were never here for blood. Those who reject God, a Creator, Intelligent Design, and even accept evolution have fueled more violence from killing our children in the womb, to mass bloodshed by Chairman Mao and Stalin. Just remember that.

What I keep remembering areCrusadesInquisitionHolocaust.But I guess those weren’t “real” Christians…

Sure do miss Carl and his “star stuff.” Thank you for this reminder of Dr. S’s great-hearted soul.

One of the great scientists… Mr. Carl Sagan.

If there is an afterlife, I hope that it is a place for reconciliation and forgiveness, not pleasure and punishment

aaawwwwwww so cute