Idolatry

Idolatry is a term used by many religions to describe the worship of a false deity, which is an affront to their understanding of divinity. Many religions consider the beliefs or practices of other religions to be idolatrous.

Related Topics:
Religion - Worship - Deity

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The concept of giving worship to icons or images is called iconolatry. However, the term "idolatry" only rarely refers to the worshipping of physical idols.

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