Heresy

Heresy is a controversial or novel change to a system of beliefs, especially a religion , that conflicts with established dogma . It is distinct from apostasy , which is the formal denunciation of one's religion, principles or cause, and blasphemy , which is irreverence toward religion. The founder or leader of a heretical movement is called a heresiarch , while individuals who espouse heresy are known as heretics . Heresiology is the study of heresy.

"Heretic" and "Heretical" redirect here. The Gospel (allegory) triumphs over Heresia and the Serpent . Church of King Gustaf Vasa , Stockholm, Sweden , sculpture by Burchard Precht . The burning of adherents of the pantheistic Amalrician sect in 1210, in the presence of King Philip II Augustus . In the background is the Gibbet of Montfaucon and, anachronistically, the Grosse Tour of the Temple . Illumination from the Grandes Chroniques de France , c. 1255-1260. Heresy is any provocative belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs or customs. A heretic is a proponent of such claims or beliefs. 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. The term is usually used to refer to violations of important religious teachings, but is used also of views strongly opposed to any generally accepted ideas. It is used in particular in reference to Christianity , Judaism , Islam and Marxism . In certain historical Islamic, Christian, and Jewish cultures, among others, espousing ideas deemed heretical has been and in some cases still is subjected not merely to punishments such as excommunication , but even to the death penalty.

Belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs or customs "Heretic", "heretical", and "heresies" redirect here. The Gospel (allegory) triumphs over Heresia and the Serpent . Gustaf Vasa Church , Stockholm, Sweden , sculpture by Burchard Precht . The burning of the pantheistic Amalrician heretics in 1210, in the presence of King Philip II Augustus . In the background is the Gibbet of Montfaucon and, anachronistically, the Grosse Tour of the Temple . Illumination from the Grandes Chroniques de France , c. 1455–1460. Heresy is any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs or customs, in particular the accepted beliefs of a church or religious organization. A heretic is a proponent of such claims or beliefs. Heresy is distinct from both apostasy , which is the explicit renunciation of one's religion, principles or cause, and blasphemy , which is an impious utterance or action concerning God or sacred things. The term is usually used to refer to violations of important religious teachings, but is used also of views strongly opposed to any generally accepted ideas. It is used in particular in reference to Christianity , Judaism , and Islam . In certain historical Christian, Muslim and Jewish cultures, among others, espousing ideas deemed heretical has been and in some cases still is met with censure ranging from excommunication to the death penalty.

Belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established belief or customs Not to be confused with hearsay . "Heretic", "heretical", and "heresies" redirect here. The Gospel triumphs over Heresia and the Serpent . Gustaf Vasa Church , Stockholm, Sweden , sculpture by Burchard Precht . A statue in Vienna portraying Saint Ignatius of Loyola trampling on a heretic The burning of the pantheistic Amalrician heretics in 1210, in the presence of King Philip II Augustus . In the background is the Gibbet of Montfaucon and, anachronistically, the Grosse Tour of the Temple . Illumination from the Grandes Chroniques de France , c. Heresy is any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs or customs, particularly the accepted beliefs or religious law of a religious organization. A heretic is a proponent of heresy. Heresy in Christianity , Judaism , and Islam has at times been met with censure ranging from excommunication to the death penalty. Heresy is distinct from apostasy , which is the explicit renunciation of one's religion, principles or cause; and from blasphemy , which is an impious utterance or action concerning God or sacred things. Heresiology is the study of heresy.

Belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established belief or customs "Heretic", "heretical", and "heresies" redirect here. Saint Nicholas with Arius at the Council of Nicaea , at which he is said to have hit him; Arius was known for preaching that Jesus was created by God and has a lower status , a heresy in Trinitarian Christianity The burning of the pantheistic Amalrician heretics in 1210, in the presence of King Philip II Augustus . In the background is the Gibbet of Montfaucon and, anachronistically, the Grosse Tour of the Temple . Illumination from the Grandes Chroniques de France , c. Heresy is any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs or customs, particularly the accepted beliefs or religious law of a religious organization. A heretic is a proponent of heresy. Heresy in Christianity , Judaism , and Islam has at times been met with censure ranging from excommunication to the death penalty . Heresy is distinct from apostasy , which is the explicit renunciation of one's religion, principles or cause; and from blasphemy , which is an impious utterance or action concerning God or sacred things. Heresiology is the study of heresy.