Without blasphemy, earth would not be revolving around the sun and mental disorders would still be cured with red-hot iron.
2006-06-13 08:03:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sorry I am actually just quoting a quote from an unnamed source.
I see the point you are making about heresy & blasphemy, some see little difference however.
2006-06-13 08:11:36 · update #1
You're right ... even though you're talking about heresy, blasphemy could lead us to some pretty interesting revelations as well.
2006-06-13 08:14:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not trying to be picky, but it may make a difference in the response that you get. Blasphemy involves denigration of spiritual belief or the one believed in.
Heresy is the disputation of or a departure from the orthodox view.
I have at times been heretical, but not blasphemous. True academic discourse requires a respectful dialog about ideas.
2006-06-13 08:08:13 · answer #2 · answered by optionseeker1989 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Church is a bit more liberal now than it was then. I do not think that heresy is necessary anymore for an idea to be considered revolutionary. The Church never attempted to censor Thomas Jefferson or Albert Einstein.
2006-06-13 08:07:28 · answer #3 · answered by trueblue88 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blasphemy is speaking wrong against the HOLY SPIRIT!
2006-06-13 08:07:06 · answer #4 · answered by sassy_sexy_honey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you are actually referring to heresy, but I got your point.
2006-06-13 08:09:01 · answer #5 · answered by bc_munkee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure I entirely agree with you, but I do see the validity of your point and it is important to question even deeply held beliefs.
2006-06-13 08:05:54 · answer #6 · answered by Lakarian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you're referring to heresy, not blasphemey. But blasphemey can be fun too.
2006-06-13 08:05:55 · answer #7 · answered by lenny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes- it seems when I was a Catholic I was to just watch shadows.
Questioning meant I was going to hell.
2006-06-13 08:07:22 · answer #8 · answered by catalyst 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋