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(Power idolatry)
“Life only has meaning/I only have worth if… I am loved and respected by ________.”
(Approval idolatry)
“Life only has meaning/I only have worth if…I have this kind of pleasure experience, a
particular quality of life.” (Comfort idolatry)
“Life only has meaning/I only have worth if… I am able to get mastery over my life in
the area of ________.” (Control idolatry)
“Life only has meaning/I only have worth if… people are dependent on me and need
me.” (Helping idolatry)
“Life only has meaning/I only have worth if… someone is there to protect me and keep
me safe.” (Dependence idolatry)
“Life only has meaning/I only have worth if… I am completely free from obligations or
responsibilities to take care of someone.” (Independence idolatry)
“Life only has meaning/I only have worth if… I am highly productive and getting a lot
done.” (Work idolatry)
“Life only has meaning/I only have worth if… I am being recognized for my
accomplishments, and I am excelling in my work.” (Achievement idolatry)
“Life only has meaning/I only have worth if… I have a certain level of wealth, financial
freedom, and very nice possessions.” (Materialism idolatry)
“Life only has meaning/I only have worth if… I am adhering to my religion’s moral
codes and accomplished in its activities.” (Religion idolatry)
“Life only has meaning/I only have worth if… this one person is in my life and happy to
be there, and/or happy with me.” (Individual person idolatry)
“Life only has meaning/I only have worth if… I feel I am totally independent of
organized religion and am living by a self-made morality.” (Irreligion idolatry)
“Life only has meaning/I only have worth if… my race and culture is ascendant and
recognized as superior.” (Racial/cultural idolatry)
“Life only has meaning/I only have worth if… a particular social grouping or
professional grouping or other group lets me in.” (Inner ring idolatry)
“Life only has meaning/I only have worth if… my children and/or my parents are happy
and happy with me.” (Family idolatry)