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What is heresy according to the text?
What is heresy according to the text?
- The acceptance of non-traditional religious beliefs
- The denial of a revealed truth by a baptized member of the Roman Catholic Church (correct)
- The rejection of any religious belief
- The denial of any religious belief
Who can be considered guilty of heresy?
Who can be considered guilty of heresy?
- Any baptized member of any Christian denomination who denies a revealed truth
- A baptized member of the Roman Catholic Church who denies a revealed truth (correct)
- Any person who denies a revealed truth
- Any person who rejects traditional religious beliefs
What distinguishes heresy from other forms of religious denial?
What distinguishes heresy from other forms of religious denial?
- It involves the acceptance of non-traditional religious beliefs
- It involves the rejection of traditional religious beliefs
- It involves the denial of a revealed truth by a baptized member of the Roman Catholic Church (correct)
- It involves the denial of any religious belief
What is heresy?
What is heresy?
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Who can be guilty of heresy?
Who can be guilty of heresy?
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What is not considered heresy?
What is not considered heresy?
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Definition of Heresy
- Heresy is a belief or opinion that contradicts the orthodox teachings of a religion, often considered a deviation from the accepted doctrine.
- Heresy is a form of religious denial, but it is distinct from other forms of denial, such as apostasy, blasphemy, and schism.
Who can be Guilty of Heresy
- Anyone can be guilty of heresy, regardless of their position or status within the religion, including clergy, laity, and even religious leaders.
What is Not Considered Heresy
- Actions or beliefs that are simply ignorant or mistaken, but not willfully opposed to the teachings of the religion, are not considered heresy.
- Disagreements or debates within the religion that do not reject the fundamental teachings of the faith are also not considered heresy.
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