False god
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A false god is, in Abrahamic
doctrines, a deity
or object of worship
that is either illegitimate or non-functioning in its professed authority or capability. The term is often used throughout the Bible
to compare YHWH, interpreted as the one true God, infinite, body-less and transcendent as compared to anthropomorphic deities of competing religion
s.
In Judaism
, people who adhere to the Noahide code, even though not being Jews, are said to worship the only true God.
The term has frequently come into prominence as a fighting word
against people of other belief systems to underline the validity of one system of beliefs over the other.
Abrahamic religions
Abrahamic religions are the monotheistic faiths emphasizing and tracing their common origin to Abraham or recognizing a spiritual tradition identified with him...
doctrines, a deity
Deity
A deity is a recognized preternatural or supernatural immortal being, who may be thought of as holy, divine, or sacred, held in high regard, and respected by believers....
or object of worship
Worship
Worship is an act of religious devotion usually directed towards a deity. The word is derived from the Old English worthscipe, meaning worthiness or worth-ship — to give, at its simplest, worth to something, for example, Christian worship.Evelyn Underhill defines worship thus: "The absolute...
that is either illegitimate or non-functioning in its professed authority or capability. The term is often used throughout the Bible
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
to compare YHWH, interpreted as the one true God, infinite, body-less and transcendent as compared to anthropomorphic deities of competing religion
Religion
Religion is a collection of cultural systems, belief systems, and worldviews that establishes symbols that relate humanity to spirituality and, sometimes, to moral values. Many religions have narratives, symbols, traditions and sacred histories that are intended to give meaning to life or to...
s.
In Judaism
Judaism
Judaism ) is the "religion, philosophy, and way of life" of the Jewish people...
, people who adhere to the Noahide code, even though not being Jews, are said to worship the only true God.
The term has frequently come into prominence as a fighting word
Fighting words
Fighting words are written or spoken words, generally expressed to incite hatred or violence from their target. Specific definitions, freedoms, and limitations of fighting words vary by jurisdiction...
against people of other belief systems to underline the validity of one system of beliefs over the other.