![]() With regards to religion, any belief or practice that goes against the official position of the church is considered heretical. These definitions identify two key elements: a dominant position and a contrary position. So, what exactly is heresy, and what does the Bible have to say about it?Ī basic definition of heresy, according to Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, is “adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma.” A second definition is “dissent or deviation from a dominant theory, opinion, or practice.” That’s a good starting point for us. If we are not history buffs or religious scholars, we might know that heresy is a bad thing, but still be rather foggy on the details. There was a period of church history that certainly included those things. ![]() When we hear the word heresy, we might conjure up images of medieval torture chambers and heresy trials. ![]()
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