HERESY

Heresy

Heresy is any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs or customs. Heresy is distinct from both apostasy, which is the explicit renunciation of one's religion, principles or cause, and blasphemy, which is irreverence toward religion.

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heresy

Noun

  1. A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance with established religious beliefs, especially dissension from Roman Catholic dogma.
  2. A controversial or unorthodox opinion held by a member of a group, as in politics, philosophy or science.


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