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

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley