Do you think that honoring the dead is a form of ancestor worship?

Answer 1

Yes, but I don't necessarily think that's wrong.

Answer 2

I think there is a fine line.
When I do something nice for someone in memory of a loved one, that is honoring them and all they gave me here in life. But I can see how that can quickly progress to ancestor worship.

Answer 3

I don't know wabout ancestor worship. But I do pray for the dead but I don't honor them I just pray that they are safe and in heaven.

Answer 4

worship- the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity
: the worship of God | ancestor worship. • the acts or rites that make up a formal expression of reverence for a deity; a religious ceremony or ceremonies
: the church was opened for public worship. • adoration or devotion comparable to religious homage, shown toward a person or principle
: Krushchev threw the worship of Stalin overboard. • archaic honor given to someone in recognition of their merit. • [as title ] ( His/Your Worship) chiefly Brit. used in addressing or referring to an important or high-ranking person, esp. a magistrate or mayor
: we were soon joined by His Worship the Mayor.



no.

Answer 5

Not if the dead being worshipped don't include any of your ancestors.

Answer 6

No, not really. To honor the dead is to put flowers at the grave or speak reverently and etc.

Worship:

1. reverent honor and homage paid to God or a sacred personage, or to any object regarded as sacred.
2. formal or ceremonious rendering of such honor and homage: They attended worship this morning.
3. adoring reverence or regard: excessive worship of business success.
4. the object of adoring reverence or regard.
5. (initial capital letter) British. a title of honor used in addressing or mentioning certain magistrates and others of high rank or station (usually prec. by Your, His, or Her).
–verb (used with object) 6. to render religious reverence and homage to.
7. to feel an adoring reverence or regard for (any person or thing).
–verb (used without object) 8. to render religious reverence and homage, as to a deity.
9. to attend services of divine worship.
10. to feel an adoring reverence or regard.

Honor:

1. honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
2. a source of credit or distinction: to be an honor to one's family.
3. high respect, as for worth, merit, or rank: to be held in honor.
4. such respect manifested: a memorial in honor of the dead.
5. high public esteem; fame; glory: He has earned his position of honor.
6. the privilege of being associated with or receiving a favor from a respected person, group, organization, etc.: to have the honor of serving on a prize jury; I have the honor of introducing this evening's speaker.
7. Usually, honors. evidence, as a special ceremony, decoration, scroll, or title, of high rank, dignity, or distinction: political honors; military honors.
8. (initial capital letter) a deferential title of respect, esp. for judges and mayors (prec. by His, Her, Your, etc.).
9. honors, a. special rank or distinction conferred by a university, college, or school upon a student for eminence in scholarship or success in some particular subject.
b. an advanced course of study for superior students. Compare honors course.

I personally think its a bit different, just look into Chinese ancestor worship. Their belief is that they can still change things in this world, divinely. Way differnt than just honoring the dead.

Answer 7

sounds to me like a direct translation
honoring=worship
dead=ancestors

Answer 8

no i don't. honor and worship have different meanings.

Answer 9

in mexico it is