[BipolarBob]

And what action figures did Jesus or the Disciples pray with while contemplating? or Paul? When did this practice become acceptable? The Bible condemns idolatry at any level and fancy words/explanations doesn’t cover it up. There is no justification for it whatsoever.

[bigbob]

People need to lighten up, it’s a funny story and funny stuff invites funny comments.

For myself, it brings this famous performance to mind:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG9tuuznL1Y

[Wyrd bið ful aræd]

This is what happens when the Bible is separated from history and reality. The bronze serpent, the heavenly statuary ordered by God in multiple instances of the OT, the wall paintings and mosaics uncovered at multiple ancient Synagogues -- where some Protestants got the notion that the ancient Hebrew world was devoid of imagery is beyond me.