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Definition of «idolatry»

Idolatry refers to extreme admiration, love or devotion towards a person or object, often to the point of worship. It is the act of giving undue reverence and honor to something that is not divine, such as an idol, statue, or symbol. Idolatry can also involve placing one's trust in material possessions or worldly things rather than putting their faith in God. In a broader sense, it refers to any kind of obsession or addiction that takes precedence over everything else in someone's life.

Usage examples

  1. The preacher's sermon focused on the dangers of idolatry, warning the congregation against worshipping material possessions.
  2. The rise of celebrity culture has fueled a new wave of idolatry, with people obsessing over the lives and actions of famous individuals.
  3. Many ancient civilizations were known for their practices of idolatry, creating statues and temples to worship gods and goddesses.
  4. The religious sect believed in the purity of their beliefs and condemned any form of idolatry, considering it a sin against their creator.
  5. The addiction to social media has become a form of idolatry, with individuals valuing the approval and validation of online strangers above all else.
  6. The famous actor's fans displayed a level of idolatry, mimicking their idol's fashion choices and even getting tattoos of his face.

Phrases with «idolatry»

Sentences with «idolatry»

  • This is not all about you, this is about people, all people, «all nations» and the suffering of in difference, imposed poverty, and greed, and the misleading of idolatry of all religions, which are false in the sight of YHWH. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
  • Speaking during News Hour he said: «There's a kind of idolatry in a sense that humanity is above all of the impacts that we throw at the planet and we're somehow going to be kind of excused from the consequences that we're making.» (premierchristianity.com)
  • In a typically lengthy footnote, Barth goes on to describe with great insight how religion is thought of as idolatry in the Bible. (religion-online.org)
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