Good ones? Bad ones?
To me, it connotes a feeling of inferiority. I think it is demeaning.
2007-12-30 09:21:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
worship literally translates to "blowing kisses to God"
2007-12-30 09:28:01 · answer #1 · answered by gabeerwin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To worship another is to put them at a higher station than yourself. And yes, it is demeaning. The only question is, does the one to whom you are placing yourself in an inferior position deserve the superior status you bestow upon them? Those who would agree would also say that worship has good connotations (as long as the spirit is deserving) while those who disagree would say otherwise.
2007-12-30 17:27:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Interesting.
Worship is nothing more than a response from grateful people to their God. It is not primarily something we do on Sundays, although many folks do "go to worship" on those days.
But an assembly of grouchy, distracted, and inattentive people is hardly worship. Essentially, if we "must," it isn't.
Another aspect of meeting with Christians is the opportunity to provide them with our support, with our care, with our acceptance of them. Attending church isn't about "me," it's about other people.
And so, grateful people responding to their God, and caring for one another seems to be a good thing. Far from demeaning.
2007-12-30 17:29:08 · answer #3 · answered by Eddie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
worship is depressing, unhealthy and stressful! It is showing how inferior and imperfect you are compared to your master. Some religions, especially cults demand too much for their practitioners to follow, and they basically become like lifeless drones doing nothing but worshipping all day to their god who must have adoration all the time!
2007-12-30 17:47:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To me Worship, means supplication.
Adoration of something else for taking the pressure and responsibility of something away.
Serfs worship kings because they are somewhat afraid of them and are genuinely glad that they are responsible for dictating how the unknown turns out.
2007-12-30 17:26:59 · answer #5 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The created is always inferior to the creator - logically an entity cannot create that which is greater than itself.
2007-12-30 17:28:42 · answer #6 · answered by D2T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree that it suggests that the person doing the worshiping is "lower" than the person being worshiped.
2007-12-30 17:32:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since I worship any woman who has sex with me, I see it as a good thing.
2007-12-30 18:16:35 · answer #8 · answered by S K 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with your definition. It's a lessening of one's own digninty and sense of self-worth. Very unhealthy.
2007-12-30 17:26:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I agree, but if you want a fuller more concise answer you'll have to consult the Penguins of course
2007-12-30 17:26:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋