No doubt there is such an element, but you would be hard pressed to find it here in this thread. I see no one here promoting a mental ascent type “faith” where it’s party on with Miley Cyrus. Not seeing it here. It is however a common straw man promoted often by our FRomans.
It is akin to the straw man attacks against Roman Catholics saying they worship statues. Most of us know better than to promote such a straw man.
I don't believe it's a strawman argument at all...Especially in places like South America...
When I pray or worship sometimes I lift my arms and eyes to heaven...I don't lay on the ground and pray to a statue of Jesus...