| − | * '''Deicide''' is the killing of [[God]]. It is from the [[Latin]] words "deus", meaning God, and cidium, meaning killing. Deicide refers specifically to the [[Crucifixion]] of [[Jesus Christ]]. | + | * '''Deicide''' is the killing of [[God]]. It is from the [[Latin]] words "deus", meaning God, and cidium, meaning killing. Deicide may refer specifically to the [[Crucifixion]] of [[Jesus Christ]], or it may refer to the killing of one of the deities of a [[polytheism|polytheistic]] religion. |