False prophet

In religion , the term false prophet is a label given to a person who is viewed as illegitimately claiming charismatic authority within a religious group . The individual may be seen as one who falsely claims the gift of prophecy , or who uses that gift for demagogy or evil ends. The label 'prophet' can be extremely subjective: Without exception, someone who is considered a 'true' prophet by some people is simultaneously considered a 'false' prophet by others. Prophets are particularly important figures in many of the world's major religions. In particular, this article will focus on false prophets in Judaism , Christianity and Islam and the specific interpretative and theological models each religion uses in order to distinguish a true prophet from a false one. The term is sometimes applied outside religion, to describe someone who fervently promotes a theory that the speaker thinks is false.

In religion , a false prophet is one who falsely claims the gift of prophecy or divine inspiration , or who uses that gift for evil ends. Often, someone who is considered a "true prophet " by some people is simultaneously considered a "false prophet" by others, even within the same religion as the "prophet" in question. The term is sometimes applied outside religion to describe someone who fervently promotes a theory that the speaker thinks is false.

The Devil whispers to the Antichrist ; detail from Sermons and Deeds of the Antichrist , Luca Signorelli , 1501, Orvieto Cathedral In religion, a false prophet is a person who falsely claims the gift of prophecy or divine inspiration , or to speak for God, or who makes such claims for evil ends. Often, someone who is considered a "true prophet " by some people is simultaneously considered a "false prophet" by others, even within the same religion as the "prophet" in question. In a wider sense, it is anyone who, without having it, claims a special connection to the Deity and sets him or herself up as a source of spirituality, as an authority, preacher, or teacher. Analogously, the term is sometimes applied outside religion to describe someone who fervently promotes a theory that the speaker thinks is false.

Person who falsely claims the gift of prophecy or divine inspiration Not to be confused with Fake Prophet . The Devil whispers to the Antichrist ; detail from Sermons and Deeds of the Antichrist , Luca Signorelli , 1501, Orvieto Cathedral . In religion , a false prophet is a person who falsely claims the gift of prophecy or divine inspiration , or to speak for God , or who makes such claims for evil ends. Often, someone who is considered a "true prophet " by some people is simultaneously considered a "false prophet" by others, even within the same religion as the "prophet" in question. In a wider sense, it is anyone who, without having it, claims a special connection to the deity and sets him or herself up as a source of spirituality, as an authority, preacher, or teacher. Analogously, the term is sometimes applied outside religion to describe someone who fervently promotes a theory that the speaker thinks is false.