Definition of Heresy

deviation from a widely held belief or practice

Examples of Heresy in a sentence

Heresy in our church has led to a huge disagreement between members of our congregation.  

Years ago, heresy charges were brought upon any person who dared to disagree with church leaders.  

Because the teacher’s educational strategies were different from those of her peers, her ideas were considered to be heresy.  

Just because an idea is new does not mean it is heresy!  

The country’s leader was a dictator whose political heresy saw no value in public opinion.  

Although the religious novel made the bestseller’s list, it was criticized by many church authorities as a tribute to heresy.  

Once upon a time, some women were falsely convicted as witches in trials against heresy.  

At one time, the idea the Earth was round was believed to be heresy.  

Because of his suspected heresy, the priest was kicked out of the church.  

The strangely dressed man preached heresy while pretending to be one of God’s prophets.  

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