idolatrous

Example Sentences

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On that occasion, it was traditionalists who reacted in fury: they threw what they saw as idolatrous statues into the Tiber.

From The Guardian • Feb. 14, 2020

Those tuning in late will need to know that Jephtha has been recalled from exile to lead the Israelites into battle against the harassing, idolatrous Ammonites.

From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2017

I have seen at first hand a variety of experiences where workers united in cooperatives and other forms of community organization were able to create work where there were only crumbs of an idolatrous economy.

From Time • Jul. 10, 2015

Some Muslims observe the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, while others think the practice idolatrous.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2012

The shields had nothing on them but the names; no image, no inscription, no idolatrous emblem, simply the two names.

From The Cradle of the Christ A Study in Primitive Christianity by Frothingham, Octavius Brooks