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apostasy, in religion: see heresy heresy, in religion, especially in Christianity, beliefs or views held by a member of a church that contradict its orthodoxy, or core doctrines. It is distinguished from apostasy, which is a complete abandonment of faith that makes the apostate a deserter, or former ..... Click the link for more information. . Apostasy See also Sacrilege. Aholah and Aholibah symbolize Samaria’s and Jerusalem’s abandonment to idols. [O.T.: Ezekiel 23:4] heretical sect; advocated Manichaean dualism. [Fr. Hist.: NCE, 53] 4th-century heretical sect; denied Christ’s divinity. [Christian Hist.: Brewer Note-Book, 43] heretical group; always break eggs unlawfully at large end. [Br. Lit.: Gulliver’s Travels] heretical Christian sect in 12th and 13th centuries; professed a neo-Manichaean dualism. [Christian Hist.: EB, II: 639] Christian group in North Africa who broke with Catholicism (312). [Christian Hist.: EB, III: 618] 2nd- and 3rd-century Christian ascetic sect that retained a Jewish emphasis. [Christian Hist.: EB, III: 768] doctrine declaring state is superior to the church in ecclesiastical affairs (1524–1543). [Christian Hist.: EB, III: 937] Marian martyrs burnt at stake as heretics. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 1013] heretical theological movement in Greco-Roman world of 2nd century. [Christian Hist.: EB, IV: 587] Roman Catholic tribunal engaged in combating and suppressing heresy. [Christian Hist.: NCE, 1352] unorthodox Roman Catholic movement of the 17th and 18th centuries led by Cornelius Jansen. [Christian Hist.: EB, V: 515] (331–363) Roman emperor, educated as a Christian but renounced Christianity when he became emperor. [Rom. Hist.: Benét, 533]
in late medieval England, a name given to followers of unorthodox philosopher John Wycliffe. [Christian Hist.: EB, VI: 306] appellation of any heretic, Jew or non-Jew. [Judaism: Wigoder, 417] heretical Christian sect who questioned the divine and human nature of Jesus. [Christian Hist.: EB, VI: 1003] 2nd-century heretical Christian movement led by prophet Montanus. [Christian Hist.: EB, VI: 1012] 3rd-century Christian heresy led by Sabellius. [Christian Hist.: EB, VIII: 747] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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To expunge the Passion would be tantamount to asking Christians to apostatize. His entire family had been brought before the magistrates and given the customary chance to apostatize by treading on an image of Christ's face called a fumie. If the priests apostatize, they spare others torture and death. |
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