What is Herecy in Christianity and how does it..?

Question

Compare to the following Qur'anic verses...

[96.1] Read in the name of your Lord Who created.

[58.11]Allah will exalt those of you who believe, and those who are given knowledge, in high degrees; and Allah is Aware of what you do.

[39.9]Say: Are those who know and those who do not know alike? Only the men of understanding are mindful.

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subjective answers only please =)

The Question is clear, what was considered Herecy in Christianity?

well EXCUUUSE me, ***HERESY******

Answer 1

Well, its kind of a thorny question, because heresy is related to church doctrine. This is what it says from the Merriam-Webster's online:

One entry found for heresy

1a. adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma b : denial of a revealed truth by a baptized member of the Roman Catholic Church c : an opinion or doctrine contrary to church dogma

In some ways, heresy exists because the church is supposed to be the sole determiner of doctrine, since it is the descendent of the establishment by Saint Peter.

One could correlate this to the passage "those who are given knowledge, in high degrees" as being interpreted as those in high degrees, and thus high social/religious standing.

On the other hand, many Catholic saints have gone, or rebelled, against church doctrine or authority or both. Saint Francis constantly argued against the church's social and monetary position as being a betrayer of Jesus' teachings and parables, establishing the Franciscan order in opposition (whether or not they remain faithful to his ideal is open to question, though.)

I suppose one could interpret this as God/Allah will bestow gifts of knowledge and persuasion upon the deserving, whether they be from the church or mosque or not.

Answer 2

Philippians 1:18:
But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.

Colossians 2:8:
See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.
16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you with respect to food or drink, or in the matter of a feast, new moon, or Sabbath days – 17 these are only the shadow of the things to come, but the reality is Christ! 21 “Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!” 22 These are all destined to perish with use, founded as they are on human commands and teachings. 23 Even though they have the appearance of wisdom with their self-imposed worship and false humility achieved by an unsparing treatment of the body – a wisdom with no true value – they in reality result in fleshly indulgence.

Answer 3

Christian hostility and inquisition spared not even the learned; he who proclaimed the revolution of the earth was imprisoned; he who announced the new astronomical system was persecuted as a heretic; scholars and scientists became objects of fanatical hatred and many were killed and tortured. How do these actions conform with the teachings of Jesus Christ and what relation do they bear to his own example? For Christ declared: "Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you that you may be sons of your Father which is in Heaven; for He maketh His sun to rise on the evil and  251  the good, and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust." How can hatred, hostility and persecution be reconciled with Christ and His teachings?

(Abdu'l-Baha, Baha'i World Faith - Abdu'l-Baha Section, p. 250)

From the beginning the followers of all religions have believed in two seas, -- one salt and one fresh; in two trees -- the tree of good and the tree of evil. For this men have called one another heretics. Misinterpreting the divine commands, men have acquired prejudices and on these prejudices they have waged religious wars and caused bloodshed. Behold what is happening to-day! Men are killing their brothers, believing this to be the cause of salvation, believing that such work is approved by God, believing that those whom they kill will be sent to hell.

(Abdu'l-Baha, Divine Philosophy, p. 100)

Assist thou the waverers and say: "Have ye forgotten that which transpired in the time of Christ? Are ye not informed of the events which took place in His blessed Day? Did not the Pharisees rise against Him? Did they not give verdict to the shedding of His blood, to the murder of His friends and to the oppression of His chosen ones? Have ye not heard concerning the heretics, the violators of His Covenant after Him? Are ye not informed of those kings, princes, learned and prominent men who persecuted Him? Did ye not see what has been the end of the persecutors?

(Compilations, Baha'i Scriptures, p. 321)

Freedom of the Individual to Express His Own Views.

As regards the statement of our own views and explanations of the teachings: Shoghi Effendi believes that we should not restrict  25  the liberty of the individual to express his own views so long as he makes it clear that these views are his own. In fact, such explanations are often helpful and are conducive to a better understanding of the teachings. God has given man a rational power to be used and not killed.

This does not, however, mean that the absolute authority does not remain in the revealed Words. We should try and keep as near to the authority as we can and show that we are faithful to it by quoting from the Works of Bahá'u'lláh in establishing our points. To discard the authority of the revealed Words is heretic and to suppress completely individual interpretation of those Words is also bad. We should try to strike a happy medium between these two extremes. (Shoghi Effendi)

(Compilations, Principles of Bahai Administration, p. 24)

Meanwhile the mujtahids and ulamas, dismayed at the signs of so pervasive an influence, summoned a gathering which issued an abusive document signed and sealed by the ecclesiastical leaders of the city, denouncing the Báb as a heretic and condemning Him to death.

(Shoghi Effendi, God Passes By, p. 15)

Answer 4

It's called heresy...The entire koran is heresy.

edit**The question is not clear...What in the world does herecy mean? Far as I know, it's not even a word.

edit***thank you...The entire koran is heresy to a Christian.

Answer 5

Any word act or thought that goes against or does not uphold what is found in the Book.

Answer 6

"If anyone comes to you preaching a different message that the one you were taught even if it is an angel, let that person be accursed."

--Paul

Answer 7

Huh?

Answer 8

Someone insults their religion and Christians execute them.

Answer 9

hmmm. Not really sure what you're looking for here.

Answer 10

That would be quran