Heretical

Word HERETICAL
Character 9
Hyphenation he ret i cal
Pronunciations /həˈɹɛtɪkəl/

Definitions and meanings of "Heretical"

What do we mean by heretical?

Of or relating to heresy or heretics. adjective

Characterized by, revealing, or approaching departure from established beliefs or standards. adjective

Containing or characterized by heresy; contrary to established opinions or principles; contrary to an accepted standard of religious faith.

Containing heresy; of the nature of, or characterized by, heresy. adjective

Of or pertaining to heresy or heretics. adjective

Contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion. adjective

Characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards adjective

Of or pertaining to heresy or heretics.

(of ideas or views) Contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion.

N 1: a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church syn: misbeliever, religious outcast 2: a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion) Urban Dictionary

Invented with the creation and spread of Christianity, a heretic (in the middle-ages) is every one who did not accept or questioned the Catholic church or its laws. Unlike what the Church spread, Heretics were rarely Satanists or non-believers. In fact, in many cases, they had a stronger and more realist belief in God than that of the Church followers. It is just that the Heretics believed the Church's ways were wrong and corrupted, and that is why they followed their own way. Urban Dictionary

Usually applied by Warhammer 40k fans or members of the Adeptus Astartes, Adeptus Custodes, Inquisition, or Exterminatus Extremis to anyone who dislikes the Warhammer 40k universe, and/or acts/says in a negative way towards the Imperium. Urban Dictionary

Anyone who speaks or acts against the religion of The Covenant. Urban Dictionary

To the best of my knowledge, this words original meaning is to "be different or to have different beliefs". A common misunderstanding is that anyone who is a heretic is more than likely a satanist and enemy of God. This is not always true. For me, it just means "Different". Urban Dictionary

Being of or partially of a certain nationality when you or a previous family member was once a resident of said country; being partially or entirely fluent in the native language of your nationality which includes having the ability to speak more than a few words here and there Urban Dictionary

A siphoner witch who is also a vampire Urban Dictionary

One with controversial opinions about religion, politics, etc. extremely rebellious against government Urban Dictionary

Anyone who engages in actions, statements, or thoughts against the Imperial Truth of the God-Emperor of Mankind. Such categories for groups that would be classified as Heretics include, but are not limited to: Furries, SJWs, anime girls, communists, anarchists, Nazis, environmentalists, etc. Urban Dictionary

A broad term usually applied to: Orks, furries, feminists, college students, Tumblr users, Reptilians, and ten year olds. According to the Heresy Decree by the Law of the Imperial Truth, any members within these groups is automatically deemed a heretic. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Heretical

The word "heretical" in example sentences

MARTIN: What do you say to those who argue that this kind of discussion is, I'm not going to use the word heretical, because I think that has its own sort of theological meaning, but I mean it's cherry picking. ❋ Unknown (2010)

While the cults, sects, and small mindedness of the mobs grew, the loss of those with a real higher understanding became larger and larger, as they die and more control by the mobs, brainwashing in heretical ideas takes hold. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Yet I have never seen anyone committed to community-building undermine community development simply by the expression of heretical ideas. ❋ M. SCOTT PECK (1987)

Moreover it seems to me atrocious that we who insist on seven millions of Catholics supporting a church they call heretical, should dare to talk of our scruples (conscientious scruples forsooth!) about assisting with a poor pittance of very insufficient charity their 'damnable idolatry.' ❋ Kenyon, Frederic G (1898)

a church they call heretical, should _dare_ to talk of our scruples ❋ Unknown (1907)

So here you have Scobak, an Orthodox rabbi who heads education for the world's most respected Jewish anti-missionary group, agreeing with my thesis which Rabbi Schochet, without a single source, calls heretical. ❋ Rabbi Shmuley Boteach (2012)

The early-Christian "Jesus cult" was very different from the organized Christianity of our own age, as Elaine Pagels showed in this classic study of the so-called "heretical" traditions of Christianity in the first few centuries after Jesus' death—that is to say, all those diverse traditions that the church establishment later took care to brand as wrong. ❋ Mary Beard (2011)

There are, no doubt, many people who read my books secretly simply because they are afraid of what people will think about them if they see them investigating such so-called heretical ideas. ❋ Carlton Pearson (2010)

Many have graduated from Econe and I know of no one of those graduates who have their theology described as heretical or problematical by the Church. ❋ Unknown (2009)

While Infancy Thomas was rebuked by a few heresiarchs, the Protegangelion never was called heretical that I know of. ❋ James F. McGrath (2008)

It was rejected, indeed, by certain heretical sects in the second and third centuries -- by the Ebionites, the Severians (see Eusebius, ❋ Unknown (1871)

Over the years I've encountered all sorts of priests one might call heretical, unfaithful, homosexual, even debauched. ❋ Terry Nelson (2006)

But it had other roots too, for an important component of the new attitude was the rise of what have been called the heretical sciences — alchemy, astrology, and magic. ❋ D. S. L. CARDWELL (1968)

They are termed heretical on account of their revolt from the jurisdiction of Constantinople. ❋ Unknown (1902)

He [doesnt] [believe] in god, he's [a heretic]. ❋ Adrian (atl) (2005)

Many great people through history were [Heretics], and they were [punished] and executed by [the Church]. ❋ Urban_Fellow (2006)

Jussie Smollett: I was..... uh.... attacked....... (Cries like a baby)...... my attackers said...... "Long Live [the Imperium]."....... I really don't like the Emperor. Brother Midael: Heretic! I shall [Exterminatus] [Extremis] you! The Emperor Protects! ❋ Weaponized Dank Ootism (2019)

[The Arbiter] is [a heretic] for allowing the [destruction] of the Holy Ring. ❋ Jtb007 (2015)

I do not believe what everyone else believes about something, I am [a heretic]. OR...([my opinion]) There is no true thing as a heretic, for [God made] everyone the way they are supposed to be.... ❋ Kei Neoblood (2005)

well at least i can say a [sentence] in my [heretical] [language] ❋ He Who Know Him Tongue (2009)

"[Damn it] that is not a [vampire], that is [a heretic], he is very powerful" ❋ AlphaWolf881 (2020)

[halo 2], [heretic] leader opposed [prophecy] ❋ Tyler D Stenbuck (2005)

Furry: UWU Brother Midael: "[Heretic]! I've [got you] now!" *Proceeds to [decapitate] the furry [heretic]* ❋ The Doge-Emperor Of Dogekind (2020)

[Brother] Midael: "The heretics......... the lowest form of living [creature] [in reality]." ❋ Weaponized Dank Ootism (2019)

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