Is it idolatry to have a statue of Mary in my home?

[DelCarmen092]

I have a small figuerine of the Virgin mary on one of my coffee tables, i dont light candles or bow or worship it, it is simply there repredenting what i believe in, is this still idolatry is this a sin?

 

[Augusta_Crowley]

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