How sad!! You need to understand the basics before you talk about the animals being equated with God. God is above everything and is not bothered about what we utter. Only you think that he is being insulted. It is Lord Krishna who told Arjuna (you may call it a mere story, but it does not matter) that "He who sees me everywhere, will see me in everything (living and non-living)". You may not be an idolator (I could not care about your religion) but our forefathers made these rules of worshipping animals and idols only because they wanted us respect every living being on this earth which is the creation of God (or nature if you like to call). Why people throng places like Tirupathi, Madurai, Varanasi, Vatican or Mecca? They have some special attraction in them that compels several people to visit these places again and again. These people say that there is some divine power attached to these places. If they think so, let them think. As long as you & I are not bothered by these people, why should we comment adversely about and hurt their feelings? The best policy is "Speak Truth, Speak what is pleasant; Do not speak what is untrue nor what is not pleasant". This way all of us can air our opinions without hurting others' feelings. Denigration of others' religious beliefs should never be done. If you appreciate it I feel that my comments have served some purpose. Thanks
