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| − | '''Deification''', or '''Apotheosis''', is the process of turning regular people or objects into a [[other gods|god]], or equal to [[God]]. It is not wise since people are [[Error|fallible]] and deification amounts to creating and having [[false idol]]s. | + | '''Deification''', or '''Apotheosis''', is the process of turning regular people or objects into a [[other gods|god]], or equal to [[God]]. It is not wise since people are [[Error|fallible]] and deification amounts to creating and having [[false idol]]s. ''Contrast'' [[Canonization]] and [[Intercession]]. |
See Catholic Encyclopedia article [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01650b.htm "'''Apotheosis'''" (newadvent.org)]<br>Compare [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Wisdom+14%3A15-21&version=RSVCE Wisdom 14:15-21 RSVCE] | See Catholic Encyclopedia article [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01650b.htm "'''Apotheosis'''" (newadvent.org)]<br>Compare [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Wisdom+14%3A15-21&version=RSVCE Wisdom 14:15-21 RSVCE] | ||
Revision as of 11:06, December 18, 2016
Deification, or Apotheosis, is the process of turning regular people or objects into a god, or equal to God. It is not wise since people are fallible and deification amounts to creating and having false idols. Contrast Canonization and Intercession.
See Catholic Encyclopedia article "Apotheosis" (newadvent.org)
Compare Wisdom 14:15-21 RSVCE