Tertullian,
Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. III, Apologetic…
(1885)
“ But since the evil one has so surrounded the world with idolatry, it will be lawful for us to be present at some ceremonies which see us doing service to a man, not to an idol. Clearly, if invited unto priestly function and sacrifice, I will not go, for that is service peculiar to an idol ”
