[ctdonath2]

If you believe a chair is God, you are very confused.
If you believe the chair is or represents a god (to wit not God), then yes it is an idol.
And that’s the problem: praying to someone/thing other than God.

[D-fendr]

Thanks for your reply.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but your answer is in the affirmative: In the example, if I believe the chair is God, it is an idol; if not, then no.

Would that be correct?