Iconoclasm

Iconoclasm relates to the destruction of religious icons and other symbols of religious and political importance. Generally iconoclasm is implemented as part of a major political or religious change. Iconoclasm could also mean to destroy images of a rulers after he has died or been overthrown. Supports of Iconoclasm are generally referred to as "Iconoclast." This term has also been adopted to refer to anyone who challenges established conventions. Iconoclasm can either occur between different  religions or manifest between multiple factions of the same religion.