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Definition:
The term idol comes from the Greek word eidos, which means "form." In
practice it refers to any manifestation of a deity in some physical form - either as a
symbol or even as a human. The idol is not simply an image, but is an image which is
actively worshipped as containing or manifesting a divine presence.
In Christianity, Judaism and Islam, the worship of idols is forbidden and the term idolatry has become pejorative.
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What is the Philosophy of Religion?
Sometimes confused with theology, the Philosophy of Religion is the philosophical study of religious beliefs, religious doctrines, religious arguments and religious history. The line between theology and the philosophy of religion isn't always sharp, but the primary difference is that theology tends to be apologetical in nature, committed to the defense of particular religious positions, whereas Philosophy of Religion is committed to the investigation of religion itself, rather than the truth of any particular religion.
