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Heresy

usgb/ˈherəsi/Volume
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Religious ContextPlay
Heresy often involves rejecting church teachings or doctrine. SlideClaiming the miracles were myths was seen as heresy.
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Historical SignificancePlay
Understanding historical heresy helps grasp its severity in the past. SlideGalileo's support for heliocentrism was a famous heresy.
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Strong DisapprovalPlay
Heresy implies strong disapproval by authority or majority opinion. SlideDenying the divine right of kings was once serious heresy.