Heresy in the Roman Catholic Church
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Denial of a revealed truth by a baptized member of the Roman Catholic Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can be guilty of heresy?

    <p>A baptized member of the Roman Catholic Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not considered heresy?

    <p>Acceptance of a revealed truth by a baptized member of the Roman Catholic Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    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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