idolatry
Example Sentences
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A health panel discussed harmful chemicals and vaccines—families should decide what is right for them, the speakers agreed—and snubbed the “idolatry” of longevity.
“You can call it Christian fascism or Christian nationalism. Essentially, it’s the worship of power, in the name of Christ. And that is idolatry in its purest form.”
From Salon
The mainstream media has questioned none of the idolatry surrounding Trump since the assassination attempt.
From Salon
But by definition, his behavior is blasphemous and an example of idolatry.
From Salon
The will-to-believe that we find in some of these followers is a classic precursor to idolatry.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.