numerolatry

Definitions

worship of numbers

uncountable

Examples

“His warning would not have⟳ been necessary today for we have⟳ moved to the opposite pole and risk⟳ falling into 'numerolatry', the idolatrous worship⟳ of numbers.”

“René Padilla feels that the “excessive emphasis on numbers” in church growth becomes “numerolatry.””

“What is the reason⟳ for this numerolatry, the worship⟳ of numbers?”

“I have⟳ even heard the use⟳ of numbers called “numerolatry,” a particularly serious accusation because it implies a form⟳ of idolatry.”

“My most extreme condemnation was a public affirmation thatIwas committing “numerolatry.” The literal sense⟳ of that word isthat I was actually worshiping numbers.”

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