Associations to the word «Heresy»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

HERESY, noun. Any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position.
HERESY, noun. A belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion.

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.