Idolatry is emerging as a cultural flashpoint across American life—from sports fandom and political devotion to consumer culture and smartphone dependency. Scholars and commentators are examining how modern idolatry manifests in nationalism, celebrity worship, and the blurring of admiration with uncritical reverence.
·Faculty seminars explore connections between idolatry, nationalism, and consumerism in contemporary society
·Soccer devotion in Latin America triggers discussions about the line between passion and unhealthy worship
·Political figures are increasingly described as objects of idolatry rather than legitimate admiration
·Athletes like Caitlin Clark face scrutiny over fan devotion crossing into untouchable status
·Technology and phones are warned against as modern idols capturing human attention and loyalty
drawn from A Public Witness, Seton Hall University, www.christiandaily.com, dailyadvance.com · updated 10h ago