Blasphemy vs. Heresy

Blasphemynoun

irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable

Blasphemynoun

the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for any religion's deity or deities

Blasphemynoun

(by extension) the act of disregarding a convention

Blasphemynoun

An indignity offered to God in words, writing, or signs; impiously irreverent words or signs addressed to, or used in reference to, God; speaking evil of God; also, the act of claiming the attributes or prerogatives of deity.

Blasphemynoun

Figuratively, of things held in high honor: Calumny; abuse; vilification.

Blasphemynoun

blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)

Blasphemynoun

blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character;

Blasphemy

Blasphemy is an insult that shows contempt, disrespect or lack of reverence concerning a deity, a sacred object or something considered inviolable.Some religions consider blasphemy to be a religious crime. As of 2012, anti-blasphemy laws existed in 32 countries, while 87 nations had hate speech laws that covered defamation of religion and public expression of hate against a religious group.

Heresynoun

(religion) A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance with established religious beliefs, especially dissension from Roman Catholic dogma.

Heresynoun

A controversial or unorthodox opinion held by a member of a group, as in politics, philosophy or science.

Heresynoun

An opinion held in opposition to the established or commonly received doctrine, and tending to promote a division or party, as in politics, literature, philosophy, etc.; - usually, but not necessarily, said in reproach.

Heresynoun

Religious opinion opposed to the authorized doctrinal standards of any particular church, especially when tending to promote schism or separation; lack of orthodox or sound belief; rejection of, or erroneous belief in regard to, some fundamental religious doctrine or truth; heterodoxy.

Heresynoun

An offense against Christianity, consisting in a denial of some essential doctrine, which denial is publicly avowed, and obstinately maintained.

Heresynoun

any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position

Heresynoun

a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion

Heresynoun

belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine

Heresynoun

opinion profoundly at odds with what is generally accepted

Heresy

Heresy is any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs or customs, in particular the accepted beliefs of a church or religious organization. The term is usually used in reference to violations of important religious teachings, but is also used of views strongly opposed to any generally accepted ideas.