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idolatry

[ahy-dol-uh-tree] / aɪˈdɒl ə tri /
NOUN
the worship of idols
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NOUN
extreme devotion
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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.

From The Wall Street Journal

“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