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The Gods of the Nations

The Lord of Spirits

CHAPTER

Exploring the Misconceptions of Idolatry in Religious Practices

The chapter delves into the accusation of idolatry linked to the worship of images in religious contexts, emphasizing the distinction between veneration and worship. Historical perspectives on iconoclasm are discussed, along with various religious ideologies surrounding idol worship. The analysis includes a biblical passage describing the irony of crafting idols from everyday materials and the futility of relying on physical representations of deities in religious rituals.

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