Often used regarding religious matters; signifies deviation from established doctrine. Her views on the afterlife were considered heretical by the church elders.
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Authority Conflict
Indicates a strong disagreement with those in power or traditional leaders in a community. He was ostracized for his heretical stance against the council's decrees.
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Avoid in Orthodoxy
Can be highly offensive if used carelessly within conservative or strictly orthodox groups. His heretical comment was met with shock in the conservative congregation.