A statue of a dancing elephant, modeled after the Hindu god Ganesh, was erected in the Calgary Zoo in front of the Asian elephant exhibit. As you might imagine, the non-charity Christian Groups started their waterworks. Boohoo, the zoo is showing "selective religious partiality."
The zoo maintains that the elephant isn't there as a religious symbol; it's just there to show the connection between elephants and Asian culture. The visitors love it on many different levels, and the CBC has a quote from a Christian woman saying that it doesn't offend her at all. ... I, however, disagree.
The next time I see anything with any kind of religious connotation, I am going to knock it over. I invite all you, Toronto, to join me. This winter, let's take down some Christmas trees - I know of a big one that'll be up in Eaton Centre if we don't get there first! Oh, and Kwanza would be coming up, too; can't let them get away with public displays of religious celebration. Oh, sweet Satan, Diwali is coming soon - those Hindus never stop, do they? ... Oh. Halloween. A horrendous celebration of traditions derived from many religions. Toronto, for your own good, kick over as many pumpkins as you can. ... Urgh. I'm being sarcastic, eh? Don't kick my pumpkin.
You would think Concerned Christians of Canada would have better things to be concerned about. You know, there's been a startling lack of Jesus faces appearing on grilled cheese sandwiches. Why don't you guys go do something about that?
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http://news.ca.msn.com/top-stories/cbc-article.aspx?cp-documentid=21917893
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