heresy

• Substantiv, das einen Glauben oder eine Meinung bezeichnet, die etablierten religiösen Lehren oder orthodoxen Grundsätzen widerspricht; auch allgemein eine von der herrschenden Auffassung abweichende Lehre.

A noun referring to a belief or opinion that is contrary to established religious doctrine or orthodox principles.

1. Religious beliefC1formal

   A belief or opinion that goes against the official teachings of a religion, especially Christianity.

   Häresie

   • The church condemned his teachings as heresy.
   • In the Middle Ages, people were executed for heresy.
   • The council declared the doctrine to be heresy.

   Synonymeapostasyblasphemydissidencenonconformityunorthodoxy

   Antonymecreeddogmaorthodoxy

2. Controversial opinionC1formal

   An opinion or idea that is strongly opposed to established beliefs or standards.

   Ketzerei

   • Suggesting that the company should downsize was considered heresy by the board.
   • In the scientific community, challenging the theory was seen as heresy.
   • His political views were regarded as heresy by the ruling party.

   Synonymeblasphemydissidenceiconoclasmrevisionismsacrilegeunorthodoxy

   Antonymecreeddoctrinedogmaorthodoxy