Fetishism Topics

• monotheistic religion
• consecrated host
• primitive stage
• polytheism
• monotheism
• holy cross
• attribution
• evolution
• inherent value

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Fetishism, Fetishism

Essentially, fetishism is the attribution of inherent value or powers to an object.

Later, Auguste Comte used the concept to apply an evolution theory to religion. In Comte's theory of the evolution of religion, he proposed that fetishism is the earliest (most primitive) stage, followed by the stages of polytheism and monotheism.

For example in the Christian monotheistic religion, the Holy Cross and Consecrated Host are examples of fetishism. However, this vision is denied by monotheist practitioners.

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