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Idolatry from a Christian perspective, is actually the worship of something other than the one true god, whether this be represented in an actual image or just a persistent thought in the heart or mind. The point is that God insists that He, as the one and only true and living God, is the only one who is to be worshiped. An idol is anything which becomes effectively a god or gods to a person. This can include money and possessions or even intellectual pursuits although it is most commonly recognized in the form of an image of a god or goddess, even pleasure and entertainment can effectively be a form of idolatry to some. Idolatry also effectively involves a failure to acknowledge almighty God as the source or origin of all that is and gives credit where credit is not due, to either oneself, or to some lesser deity. Even in the case of Atheism, the 'god' would be seen as human intellect and reason, although of course not worshiped in any religious sense the broad definition of idolatry would still apply. Man as the 'measure of all things' has replaced the one true God.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y ago'Idol' is a pejorative term for a statue or image of a deity or immortal, used to assist in the worship of that deity or Immortal.
Jewish belief is that people of other religions actually worship the image itself, thus creating the notion of idolatry.
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What is a sentence with idolatry?
AnswerThe present religious practices of worshiping statues as gods is an idolatry"Idolatry" is a noun defined as the worship of idols. An example of the word "idolatry" in a sentence is "The Druids were condemned for their idolatry."
What does idolatry mean?
Idolatry is the worship of 'idols' or false gods.
How do you use the word idolatry in a sentence?
Idolatry was outlawed by the church.
Are Catholics committing idolatry?
No, Catholics do not commit idolatry. Catholics worship only God.
Is studying for exams a form of idolatry?
Of course not. Jesus went to the Temple and as a young Jewish boy He would have been taught there by the Rabbis. Do you not think He studied? Idolatry is making something more important than God, or putting it in the place of God. If you are doing that, then it is idolatry. But simply studying is not idolatry.
What can be a sentence with idolatry?
One sentence would be: "Many cultures throughout history have practiced idolatry, the worship of idols."
Why does the first commandment prohibit idolatry?
the first commandment prohibits idolatry because believing in false gods is against the catholic religion.
How many syllables in idolatry?
4 syllables
Is it idolatry to make up stories?
No. From a Christian perspective, idolatry is worshipping something instead of God, putting something or someone in the place God should be in your life. If by "making up stories," you mean lying, then it is a sin, yes, but it would be the sin of lying, not of idolatry.
What is idolatry in Judaism?
Judaism proclaims the belief in One God (Deuteronomy 6:4), and forbids idolatry Exodus ch.20 and other passages). Idolatry means the worship of idols, images, gods, or anyone or anything other than God, who created the universe.See also:What_do_Jews_believe_God_is_likeHow_did_polytheism_develop
What god was left for the Egyptians after the Plagues?
They continued in their idolatry.
What is the valley below Jerusalem where idolatry was practiced?
Gehenna
