IDOLATRY

DEFINITION

The New Testament word describing the sin of worshipping other than the

true God. It comes from two Greek words meaning image for worship and to

render religious homage. From the latter word comes the word latria, the

unique worship of God. Idolatry is a sin (Roman Catholics say a mortal

sin).

BASIC R.C. BELIEF

According to Roman Catholic definition, idolatry is worship of any but the

true God. Although for centuries they neglected the commandment "Thou shalt

not make unto thee any graven image; thou shalt not bow down thyself to

them, etc.," by merging it with their first commandment. It is now admitted

that this is a Divine command. They say this doesn't mean their images

which only remind them of God, and only receive limited devotion.

POST VATICAN II

Many progressive Roman Catholics have removed images from their churches.

In more conservative circles, homage paid to images in superstitious

veneration disobeys God's command.

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