Idol Worship or Ideal Worship

Description

Phrased in an engaging question-answer format spiced with everyday examples, Idol Worship or Ideal Worship illuminates a wide variety of historical, social, cultural and scriptural issues surrounding the traditional Indian practice if Deity worship.

Some of the questions answered in this book are:
•Does a form not limit God?
•Why is an image made of stone considered to be God?
•If the Deity is God, then why can’t the Deity blow away a fly on his face?
•Is Deity worship meant for less intelligent people?
•When we place food in front of the Deity, does anything happen to the food?
•Why do we move various items in circles around the Deity during artis?
•Is Deity worship of any practical use in our modern times?

The book will offer:
•Deeper insights into the meaning and necessity of Deity worship to those already practising it.
•Systematic logical, philosophical and scriptural answers to those having questions about Deity worship.
•Refreshingly new perspectives to those equating Deity worship with idolatry.