'''Idolatry''' is the worship of idols. It is prohibited in the first commandment of the [[Decalogue]].
'''Idolatry''' is the worship of idols. It is prohibited in the first commandment of the [[Decalogue]].
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Idolatry is considered by the Christian [[faith]] to be gravely sinful. Early Christians accepted [[martyrdom]] rather than comply with orders to commit idolatry.
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Idolatry is considered by the Jewish and Christian [[faith|faiths]] to be gravely sinful. Early Jews and Christians accepted [[martyrdom]] rather than comply with orders to commit idolatry.