What does the cryptic crossword clue "One might shun temples where robbers are? (7)" mean?

The definition is "One might shun temples". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AT (synonym="AT") + HEIST (synonym="HEIST") = ATHEIST; definition: "One might shun temples" The answer is ATHEIST.

One might shun temples where robbers are? (7)

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