2006-06-09 02:17:32 · 15 answers · asked by phil_the_sane 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Heresy is in the eye of the beholder ;)
2006-06-09 07:27:43 · answer #1 · answered by guest 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Well, since heresy generally only applies to religious beliefs (although can be extend to other generally accepted beliefs such as politics or science), specifically a viewpoint contrary to that of the Catholic and Orthodox traditions of the Christian church, or any church holding the same beliefs, then it depends what you disagree with! This is the official definition of heresy.
By nature, therefore, and definition, if you disagree with this then it is you who are the heretic since that is what the word was created for. It can only really be invoked when there is one widely accepted belief in existence. It does not really apply to your own personal beliefs.
Incidentally, since modern day culture is so diverse and people hold wide ranging beliefs it's actually very unusual for someone to be called a heretic.
2006-06-09 02:22:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither of us are heretics. We just have different opinions and beliefs. Calling someone a heretic is a bigotted action.
2006-06-09 02:21:19 · answer #3 · answered by crzyanl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both of us.
From dictionary.com... "heretic: A person who holds controversial opinions, especially one who publicly dissents from the officially accepted dogma of the Roman Catholic Church."
Let's leave the Roman Catholic Church angle out of it.
Since the definition applies from my point of view, if you disagree with me, you're the heretic. Of course, I disagree with you, which makes me a heretic from your point of view, so we're both heretics.
2006-06-09 02:23:44 · answer #4 · answered by Chrooke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the term 'heretic' mainly refers to someone who holds an opinion contrary to the dogmas of the Roman Catholic church, and given that neither you nor I are 'the Roman Catholic church', then the question is moot as a disagreement between us would not be such as to invoke the term 'heresy'.
2006-06-09 02:24:34 · answer #5 · answered by eriverpipe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am definitely the Heretic.
2006-06-09 03:51:39 · answer #6 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heretics have fun. Let's be heretics together.
2006-06-09 02:24:39 · answer #7 · answered by mrsdokter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nether. To disagree means only that, nothing more. Not all people have the same outlook and that's ok. Disagreement should breed tolerance and understanding, not heresy. ;-) ~ Peace & Blessings ~
2006-06-09 04:17:33 · answer #8 · answered by Frat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what we are disagreeing about. No one is ever correct 100% of the time.
2006-06-09 03:11:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is part of the human created duality of the universe. Why must one of us be wrong if we are disagreeing? Can't we both be right?
2006-06-09 02:23:44 · answer #10 · answered by Tangle Elfshimmer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋