The phrase "to worship the sun" means to admire and show deep respect for the sun, often considering it as a powerful and divine entity deserving of devotion or reverence. Full definition
In our culture we no longer worship the sun and see it as a divine presence as our ancestors did. (religion-online.org)
Simon the Sorcerer and Constantine who set up the Counsil of Laodicea which made Paganized Christianity a State Religion, were both Pagans who worshiped the sun which became a symbol of worship for the world's first dictator, Nimrod. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
You seldom find people worshiping a sun or moon god, or nature spirits, or gods of the ocean, gods of death, war, etc.. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)