American Idol (<---see that word?)

I just found this post about Chris Sligh on American Idol. On that post are some interesting links. One is to a forum discussing that the very name of the show speaks of "Idol," which would be against the first commandment (thou shalt have no other gods before me). Wow, why has that word never jumped out at me before? I have been watching the show, but my thoughts never focus really on what the title reflects. Rather my thoughts focus on God-given talent and analyzing who has the best talent and who may win. I have never idolized any of the winners or even purchased their music. I think that this is a good thing to reflect upon and remember God's commandments, but I'm not sure it is going to make me stop watching the show. Hmm..may have to pray about this and wait for God's answer.

Chris, on his Blogger profile, says that he is foremost a follower of Christ and then a rock star. This forum is an interesting and thought-provoking read, although I don't know what to think of it. Chris has professed on the internet to be a follower of Christ, so why the judging? His actions are between him and God.