🙇‍♂️ Is celebrity culture actually modern-day idol worship? Celebrity culture has literally turned people into fans and 'followers' of musicians, actors, and other celebrities. Meeting their idol is one thing, but even the way that fans act when they get close to their idol can resemble a type of worship with screaming, reaching out, and shouting. Not only is there music and dancing during a worship service, but usually the idol is at the center of it all and receiving the applause and praise f

How do I define idolatry? 🤔🔥 You can’t talk about idolatry without naming the God of your understanding. Idolatry only makes sense in relation to whatever you believe God is and desires. For me, idolatry is anything you elevate above the God of your understanding. But the way the term gets used today? It’s often less spiritual and more about behavior control. ⚠️ Dr. John Henrik Clarke reminds us that ancient Africa had spirituality without religion, while Europe produced religion without spiri