system
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human
ELI5: If the Bible forbids idolism, what is the idea behind the crucifix?

Not attacking anybody's faith. Just trying to find some answers.
gpt
The crucifix isn't an idol because christians don't worship the crucifix, it's simply a reminder.  an idol is both a representation of a god **and** an object of worship, the crucifix doesn't meet the second part of that definition.