Nostradamus

A soldier of fortune with twisted tongue will come to pillage the sanctuary of the gods; To the heretics he will open the gate, thus stirring up the Church militant.

French Celebrity

Thabo Mbeki

It's very worrying at this time in the world that any point of view should be prohibited, that's banned, there are heretics that should be burned at the stake.

South African Statesman

Martin Luther

I shall never be a heretic; I may err in dispute, but I do not wish to decide anything finally; on the other hand, I am not bound by the opinions of men.

German Leader

Charles Spurgeon

If I were a Roman Catholic, I should turn a heretic, in sheer desperation, because I would rather go to heaven than go to purgatory.

British Clergyman

Paul Stamets

Some people think I'm a mycological heretic, some people think I'm a mycological revolutionary, and some just think I'm crazy.

American Scientist

George Bernard Shaw

The heretic is always better dead. And mortal eyes cannot distinguish the saint from the heretic.

Irish Playwright

Albert Camus

Every revolutionary ends up either by becoming an oppressor or a heretic.

French Philosopher

Mahathir Mohamad

A heretic can be tolerated. But a heresy cannot.

Malaysian Politician

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

A heretic is a man who sees with his own eyes.

German Critic

Ross Douthat

American Author

Used when someone opposes the established doctrines of their religion, often facing penalties.

Religious Nonconformity

Historically, being a heretic had serious repercussions, like excommunication or punishment.

Historical Context

Be aware of cultural contexts; calling someone a heretic can be offensive.

Cultural Sensitivity

Use heretic to describe someone who challenges established norms in any field or society.

Challenging Traditions

Depending on context, heretic can be a badge of honor or an insult.

Praise or Critique

Heretic isn't limited to religion; it applies to politics, art, or any established system.

Not Just Religion

 But then, why does he write so many books about manifest truth? In view of the uncertainty, we must define heretics simply as one with whom we disagree. And if then we are going to kill heretics, the logical outcome will be a war of extermination, since each is sure of himself. Or with hideous punishments like breaking on the wheel?

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 Typically lasting 40 days, the Edict of Grace promised mercy to those who confess to heresy. After that, the inquisitors persecuted suspected heretics on the basis of anonymous accusations.

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 Ay banished Tutankhamun to an unworthy tomb to secure his place as pharaoh. Later pharaohs erased Tutankhamun from history, smearing his name as the son of a heretic.