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Idolatry is hated by GOD... we normally attribute it as idolatry - whenever people bow down and serve or pray to a carved images of man or animals or whatever man may conceive in him mind... what other kinds of idols can anyone attribute that can be considered idols in our modern days?
Why isn't this in the Christian section of the fourm?
Entertainment (Relaxation) is pretty much a necessity of life. It keeps us from over extending ourselves. Moderate entertainment would/could be things like the internet, reading for pleasure, a day off on a picnic etc. A break in routine to help us rest. But it can become an idol when we make it a goal.
I disagree.
I do not think that Relaxation-Entertainment is a necessity. It is not a 'need'.
Does it pertain only to Christians? This seems to be a topic of interest to all theists and even some Atheists.
The OP's opening thread of course. Unless you believe in the Judeo-Christian God most of us don't believe in Idolatry in the first place Let alone God. It just seems to imply that we ALL believe as the OP does.
The basic meaning of idol according to Wikipedia is :
"An idol is an image or other material object representing a deity to which religious worship is addressed or any person or thing regarded with blind admiration, adoration, or devotion."
Eph 5:5 "For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God."
When one imagines in his mind what he conceived in his heart then believes his own creation and put it into the open and shares it as though all things must gravitate to it and bow to it... then that in itself becomes and idol... a product of his own image-making machine - his heart and mind.
Here's something to ponder about what these idols are all about from the mind of GOD Himself:
Isa 44:6 "I am the LORD All-Powerful, the first and the last, the one and only God. Israel, I have rescued you! I am your King. 7 Can anyone compare with me? If so, let them speak up and tell me now. Let them say what has happened since I made my nation long ago, and let them tell what is going to happen. 8 Don't tremble with fear! Didn't I tell you long ago? Didn't you hear me? I alone am God-- no one else is a mighty rock.
9 Those people who make idols are nothing themselves, and the idols they treasure are just as worthless. Worshipers of idols are blind, stupid, and foolish. 10 Why make an idol or an image that can't do a thing? 11 Everyone who makes idols and all who worship them are mere humans, who will end up sadly disappointed. Let them face me in court and be terrified.
12 A metalworker shapes an idol by using a hammer and heat from the fire. In his powerful hand he holds a hammer, as he pounds the metal into the proper shape. But he gets hungry and thirsty and loses his strength. 13 Some woodcarver measures a piece of wood, then draws an outline. The idol is carefully carved with each detail exact. At last it looks like a person and is placed in a temple. 14 Either cedar, cypress, oak, or any tree from the forest may be chosen. Or even a pine tree planted by the woodcarver and watered by the rain. 15 Some of the wood is used to make a fire for heating or for cooking. One piece is made into an idol, then the woodcarver bows down and worships it. 16 He enjoys the warm fire and the meat that was roasted over the burning coals.
17 Afterwards, he bows down to worship the wooden idol. "Protect me!" he says. "You are my god." 18 Those who worship idols are stupid and blind! 19 They don't have enough sense to say to themselves, "I made a fire with half of the wood and cooked my bread and meat on it. Then I made something worthless with the other half. Why worship a block of wood?"
20 How can anyone be stupid enough to trust something that can be burned to ashes? No one can save themselves like that. Don't they realize that the idols they hold in their hands are not really gods?"
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