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

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope