Sorry, wrong answer. It was mocking people who worship inanimate objects. People who pay $12,000 to buy a grilled cheese sandwich relic on eBay in order to feel closer to God should be taunted.
As far as South Park goes, if they redo the episode, and substitute a golden statue of a calf for the plaster statue of Virgin Mary, you probably won't be offended, nor will you notice the irony.
So, if they were to urinate on the American flag you would be okay with that since it is an inanimate object?
"Blessed are the cheesemakers"