Never mind that the sculpture has been there for nearly two years already and nobody really cared. Never mind that Ganesh is a cultural icon (yes a God) that is rather strongly represented in the very area that Calgary’s elephants originate. This outrageous display of religion must be stopped!!! (at least the kooks at the CCC think so)
One must feel pretty weak in their faith if they fear that the mere sight of a sculpture will suddenly make them renounce and convert to Hinduism.
There are some very real issues facing people of faith these days. The actions of Human Rights Commissions comes to mind. Fringe groups demanding that religious organizations perform ceremonies that clash with their faith is another.
A bloody comical looking statue though? Come on you guys. There really must be something better that you could be doing.
Actions from groups like this only serve to further marginalize people of faith within society.
I haven’t been to the zoo in years. Perhaps it is time to take the kids down there this weekend.
Marie had her picture taken beside that statue when she was very pregnant. Quite funny actually. I didn’t realize it was in Calgary.
I had my picture taken beside the elephant too.. I stuck my belly out and made a similar pose 🙂
I would like to point out that Craig Chandler is CEO of Concerned Christians Canada.
http://concernedchristians.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=9
Nothing religious nutters do surprises me anymore. Speaking of religious nutters, I see that Chandler isn’t the CEO of CCC anymore but is no doubt writing the scripts for and pulling the strings of the current CEO (Jim Blake).
Funny article from Rob Breakenridge today:
The value of celebrating Blasphemy Day