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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 21 MIN

Why Calvin and Hobbes Still Matters

from Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · host Dr. Marcus Peter and tmatt

Bill Watterson retired his comic strip Calvin and Hobbes more than thirty years ago, but its legacy endures. The young boy and his tiger friend regularly escaped the confines of reality to explore matters of philosophy, ethics, theology and more.Further ReadingDoctrines that shape “Calvin and Hobbes”Guest InfoTerry Mattingly is the former editor of Get Religion. He is a journalist and professor who writes at the Rational Sheep blog. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

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