Worship or devotion to animals, often in excess or to the point of idolatry.
"Zoolatry" Examples
Zoolatry
1. To Worship Animals Excessively
The tourists got caught up in zoolatry and decided to buy a new exotic pet every time they went on vacation.
2. In Hinduism, the reverence for Ganesha often borders on zoolatry, considering his role as the remover of obstacles.
Hindu devotees often crush his idol to obtain a relic that fits in their wallets or elsewhere, an act of which is to be resisted, on account of being an act of idolatry and bordering on zoolatry.
3. A well-educated individual wouldn't commit zoolatry and attribute mystical powers to animals.
It's crucial for critical thinkers to resist zoolatry and examine the claims separately from the facts.
4. People who studied ecopsychology were accused of zoolatry for their enthusiasm over animal spirits, whether intuitive or medical.
5. We must resist zoolatry by considering the animal's welfare as well as our marketing strategies when drawing them for our needs.
Allowing advertising agencies to choose vulnerable target groups while urging compassion and encouraging kids to become more engaged might come off as counterproductive regarding maintaining our moral balance, especially if they expose children to exposure to media mega-trends.