[Rodney King]

The elephant didn't do anything that it doesn't do every day. This illogical worship of the animals is bizarre and unworthy of FR.

[muawiyah]

You mean the spirit of Ganish (if not the Republican party) hadn't taken over this elephant?

I'm shocked, shocked I tell you!

[Esther Ruth]

"This illogical worship of the animals is bizarre and unworthy of FR."

God's creation, His animals and what they do are always suppose to point our hearts and minds towards worship of God. If they do not, if instead we stop and just lavish praise on the animals, on creation, then we ARE quite guilty of idolatry. Same with His physical creation, sun, moon, stars, trees etc. All His creation is suppose to rightly point us toward worship of Him only. It is idolatry to direct worship, gratefulness, etc toward His creation. Romans One! I'm pretty sure there is also quite a bit of mention of the consequences of worshiping animals in the Old Test also. (sarcasm of course) It can seem harmless enough to say "wow, look what these elephants have done, how cool" but that has been a launching point for many who do and continue to fall victim of this. Sinful man does have to make an intentional point to turn his mind and heart toward Him in worship because man's sin nature will if left in default just naturally want to bask in worship of the creation otherwise.

[69ConvertibleFirebird]

Would someone please give Rodney King a good solid beating over that one... :)