Stanley Hauerwas

Israel knew that there was no greater gift than to be given God's name, but that gift was a frightening reality that threatened to consume her. Israel, who would be tempted by the idolatrous presumption she possessed God's name, rightly never forgot she could not say God's name.

American Theologian

Miroslav Volf

Some Jews and Muslims accuse Christians of being idolatrous for believing in the Trinity. My response to both groups is that they fundamentally misunderstand the Christian understanding of the Trinity.

Croatian Theologian

Orson Pratt

All the modern christian churches have no more authority to preach, baptize, or administer any other ordinance of the gospel than the idolatrous Hindoos have.

Indicates an intense, possibly excessive reverence or admiration for someone or something.

Extreme Adoration

May imply a lack of critical thinking or blindness to faults due to adoration.

Risk of Blindness

Often used metaphorically to describe intense fandom or hero worship in modern contexts.

Metaphorical Usage

Primarily refers to religious idol worship, can be viewed negatively in some cultures.

Religious Connotation

Understanding historical or mythological contexts of idol worship can clarify the term's meaning.

Historical Context

Be aware of diverse religious practices to avoid offense when discussing idolatrous behavior.

Idolatrous