Introduction of Aten into egyptian theology

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Akhenaten initially had the right view and efforts to instill a collective seeking and praising of the One, making more sense than the fragmented individual deity worship which was later adopted, however at the point where it is stated that Akhenaten himself necessitated worship is indicative of an idolatrous transition. In other words, an idol unfit of worship was worshiped, as it is a transgression to direct homage towards a mere human being or consider them 'godlike'. Although it is unclear whether this directive was ordered about by Akhenaten himself or the Egyptian people of his time came to this conclusion that only Akhenaten is worthy of worshiping the One/Creator/Aten and he was some sort of intermediary idol of worship.