2007-10-16 05:15:22 · 8 answers · asked by eric b 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
it means it contradicts what the churches say so it's wrong...
2007-10-16 05:19:35 · answer #1 · answered by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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her·e·sy /ËhÉrÉsi/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[her-uh-see] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -sies. 1. opinion or doctrine at variance with the orthodox or accepted doctrine, esp. of a church or religious system.
2. the maintaining of such an opinion or doctrine.
3. Roman Catholic Church. the willful and persistent rejection of any article of faith by a baptized member of the church.
4. any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs, customs, etc
2007-10-16 12:23:09 · answer #2 · answered by preacher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means having an opinion, or supporting a doctrine or theory,
that is contrary to the official, orthodox religion.
The word originates from the Greek words :-
Hairesis ...... A choosing.
Hairein ........To choose.
2007-10-16 12:24:56 · answer #3 · answered by macdelanoche 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is Greek, and it means "choice". In context it usually is used to mean choosing something other than what the majority voted for.
2007-10-16 12:21:31 · answer #4 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
False Biblical teachings...ie moronism, jehovah witnesses...
2007-10-16 13:08:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means something that doesn't conform with the Christian God's teachings. Its like a taboo... only, it has a hint that the devil is behind it!
2007-10-16 12:22:13 · answer #6 · answered by bar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the most honest answer I can give you is look it up in the dictionary for your self so you can not be lied to by any one else
2007-10-16 12:33:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means "buy a dictionary and look it up yourself" or "google it". Why do people ask such stupid questions????
2007-10-16 12:20:16 · answer #8 · answered by Keltasia 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋