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heresy Meaning
heresy (n)
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
heresy (n.)
An opinion held in opposition to the established or commonly received doctrine, and tending to promote a division or party, as in politics, literature, philosophy, etc.; -- usually, but not necessarily, said in reproach.
Religious opinion opposed to the authorized doctrinal standards of any particular church, especially when tending to promote schism or separation; lack of orthodox or sound belief; rejection of, or erroneous belief in regard to, some fundamental religious doctrine or truth; heterodoxy.
An offense against Christianity, consisting in a denial of some essential doctrine, which denial is publicly avowed, and obstinately maintained.
heresy Sentence Examples
- The priest's teachings were deemed heresy and he was excommunicated from the church.
- The Inquisition was established to suppress heresy and punish those who deviated from Catholic doctrine.
- Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses were considered heretical by the Catholic Church.
- Galileo's heliocentric theory was initially denounced as heresy, but eventually became accepted.
- The Protestant Reformation was sparked by widespread dissatisfaction with the Catholic Church, which was seen as corrupt and heretical.
- The Council of Nicaea was convened to address the heresy of Arianism, which denied the divine nature of Christ.
- The philosopher Hypatia was brutally murdered by a Christian mob for allegedly promoting pagan heresy.
- The concept of heresy has been used throughout history to suppress dissent and maintain religious orthodoxy.
- The accusations of heresy against Joan of Arc were fabricated to justify her execution.
- The Salem witch trials were driven by a collective fear of heresy and the supernatural.
FAQs About the word heresy
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position, a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religionAn opinion held in oppositi
dissent, heterodoxy, dissention, dissidence, error, nonconformity,schism, dissension, disagreement, sectarianism
orthodoxy,orthodoxy, conformity, conformity,agreement, agreement,conformation, conventionality, conventionality, conformation
The priest's teachings were deemed heresy and he was excommunicated from the church.
The Inquisition was established to suppress heresy and punish those who deviated from Catholic doctrine.
Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses were considered heretical by the Catholic Church.
Galileo's heliocentric theory was initially denounced as heresy, but eventually became accepted.
