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The meaning of the word "Idolatry" in English


Idolatry n. : The worship of idols, images, or anything which is not God; the worship of false gods.

Idolatry n. : Excessive attachment or veneration for anything; respect or love which borders on adoration.

Example:
Why do some Christians equate Idolatry with being a fan of a celebrity?

Taxonomy
God, idols, Idolatry in Judaism, icons, Hindu, Shirk in Islam, belief, worship idols, religions, the Bible, Veneration of icons, worshipped gods, king, False idol, the Hebrew Bible, monotheism, the Creator, Moses.

Defination from the web:
Idolatry is usually defined as worship of any cult image, idea, or object, as opposed to the worship of a monotheistic God. It is considered a major sin in the Abrahamic religions whereas in religions where such activity is not considered a sin, the term "idolatry" itself is absent. ... 

synonyms
  (noun) devotion
  (noun) veneration
  (noun) cultism
  (noun) idol worship
  (noun) worship


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