No need for an apology. You’ve seen things I’ve not that have profoundly affected you in ways I was not.
In no way was I arguing with you; we have had different experiences that have affected us in different ways.
I have every respect for your wish to avoid even the hint of worshipping an idol and commend you for it. The first leaders of the Christian church warned the gentiles (that’s me) to avoid idolatry.
Yup; in that letter to them; found in ACTS chapter 15.