Heretic
noun
A person who believes in a different way than what is accepted by their religion.
The church deemed him a heretic because he didn't follow their rules.
Often appears as...
- declared a heretic
- branded a heretic
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Disapproving
noun
A person who goes against what is generally accepted or traditional.
In the world of physics, he was considered a heretic because of his unconventional theories.
Often appears as...
- considered a heretic
- seen as a heretic
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Formal, Disapproving
Academic,Literary
noun
A person who believes in a different way than what is accepted by their religion.
The church deemed him a heretic because he didn't follow their rules.
Often appears as...
- declared a heretic
- branded a heretic
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person who goes against what is generally accepted or traditional.
In the world of physics, he was considered a heretic because of his unconventional theories.
Often appears as...
- considered a heretic
- seen as a heretic
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Academic,Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Nonconformity
Used when someone opposes the established doctrines of their religion, often facing penalties.
She was labeled a heretic after questioning the sacred texts.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Historically, being a heretic had serious repercussions, like excommunication or punishment.
Galileo was branded a heretic for his heliocentric views.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware of cultural contexts; calling someone a heretic can be offensive.
In his village, being called a heretic could lead to ostracism.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Nonconformity
Used when someone opposes the established doctrines of their religion, often facing penalties.
She was labeled a heretic after questioning the sacred texts.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Historically, being a heretic had serious repercussions, like excommunication or punishment.
Galileo was branded a heretic for his heliocentric views.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware of cultural contexts; calling someone a heretic can be offensive.
In his village, being called a heretic could lead to ostracism.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Nonconformity
Used when someone opposes the established doctrines of their religion, often facing penalties.
She was labeled a heretic after questioning the sacred texts.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Historically, being a heretic had serious repercussions, like excommunication or punishment.
Galileo was branded a heretic for his heliocentric views.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware of cultural contexts; calling someone a heretic can be offensive.
In his village, being called a heretic could lead to ostracism.
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apostateatheistbelieverblasphemerdissentericonoclastinfidelnonconformanceskeptic
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Steven Pinker and...
But then, why does he write so many books about manifest truth? In view of the uncertainty, we must define heretics simply as one with whom we disagree. And if then we are going to kill heretics, the logical outcome will be a war of extermination, since each is sure of himself. Or with hideous punishments like breaking on the wheel?
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Ugly History: The...
Typically lasting 40 days, the Edict of Grace promised mercy to those who confess to heresy. After that, the inquisitors persecuted suspected heretics on the basis of anonymous accusations.
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Tutankhamun's True...
Ay banished Tutankhamun to an unworthy tomb to secure his place as pharaoh. Later pharaohs erased Tutankhamun from history, smearing his name as the son of a heretic.
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Steven Pinker and...
But then, why does he write so many books about manifest truth? In view of the uncertainty, we must define heretics simply as one with whom we disagree. And if then we are going to kill heretics, the logical outcome will be a war of extermination, since each is sure of himself. Or with hideous punishments like breaking on the wheel?
Video examples
Ugly History: The...
Typically lasting 40 days, the Edict of Grace promised mercy to those who confess to heresy. After that, the inquisitors persecuted suspected heretics on the basis of anonymous accusations.
Video examples
Tutankhamun's True...
Ay banished Tutankhamun to an unworthy tomb to secure his place as pharaoh. Later pharaohs erased Tutankhamun from history, smearing his name as the son of a heretic.
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Nostradamus
French Celebrity
A soldier of fortune with twisted tongue will come to pillage the sanctuary of the gods; To the heretics he will open the gate, thus stirring up the Church militant.
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Thabo Mbeki
South African Statesman
It's very worrying at this time in the world that any point of view should be prohibited, that's banned, there are heretics that should be burned at the stake.
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Martin Luther
German Leader
I shall never be a heretic; I may err in dispute, but I do not wish to decide anything finally; on the other hand, I am not bound by the opinions of men.
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Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
If I were a Roman Catholic, I should turn a heretic, in sheer desperation, because I would rather go to heaven than go to purgatory.
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Paul Stamets
American Scientist
Some people think I'm a mycological heretic, some people think I'm a mycological revolutionary, and some just think I'm crazy.
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George Bernard Shaw
Irish Playwright
The heretic is always better dead. And mortal eyes cannot distinguish the saint from the heretic.
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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
Every revolutionary ends up either by becoming an oppressor or a heretic.
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Mahathir Mohamad
Malaysian Politician
A heretic can be tolerated. But a heresy cannot.
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Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
German Critic
A heretic is a man who sees with his own eyes.
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Ross Douthat
American Author
We've always been a nation of heretics.
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Nostradamus
French Celebrity
A soldier of fortune with twisted tongue will come to pillage the sanctuary of the gods; To the heretics he will open the gate, thus stirring up the Church militant.
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Thabo Mbeki
South African Statesman
It's very worrying at this time in the world that any point of view should be prohibited, that's banned, there are heretics that should be burned at the stake.
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Martin Luther
German Leader
I shall never be a heretic; I may err in dispute, but I do not wish to decide anything finally; on the other hand, I am not bound by the opinions of men.
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Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
If I were a Roman Catholic, I should turn a heretic, in sheer desperation, because I would rather go to heaven than go to purgatory.
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Paul Stamets
American Scientist
Some people think I'm a mycological heretic, some people think I'm a mycological revolutionary, and some just think I'm crazy.
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George Bernard Shaw
Irish Playwright
The heretic is always better dead. And mortal eyes cannot distinguish the saint from the heretic.
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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
Every revolutionary ends up either by becoming an oppressor or a heretic.
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Mahathir Mohamad
Malaysian Politician
A heretic can be tolerated. But a heresy cannot.
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Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
German Critic
A heretic is a man who sees with his own eyes.
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Ross Douthat
American Author
We've always been a nation of heretics.
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