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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.

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.

Muslims consider statues of religious figures to be a form of idolatry, and do not refer to themselves as Muhammadans for the same reason, as they feel that this term implies that they worship Muhammad.<ref>Schimmel, Annemarie. ''Islam: An Introduction''. State University of New York Press, 1992.</ref>.

Muslims consider statues of religious figures to be a form of idolatry, and do not refer to themselves as Muhammadans for the same reason, as they feel that this term implies that they worship Muhammad.<ref>Schimmel, Annemarie. ''Islam: An Introduction''. State University of New York Press, 1992.</ref>

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[[category:Paganism]]

[[category:Paganism]]