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from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
Heresy. Commonly refers to a doctrinal belief held in opposition to the recognized standards of an establish system of thought. Theologically it means an opinion at variance with the authorized teachings of any church, notably the Christian, and especially when this promotes separation from the main body of faithful believers.
In the Roman Catholic Church, heresy has a very specific meaning. Anyone who, after receiving baptism, while remaining nominally a Christian, pertinaciously denies or doubts any of the truths that must be believed with divine and Catholic faith is considered a heretic. Accordingly four elements must be verified to constitute formal heresy; previous valid baptism, which need not have been in the Catholic Church; external profession of still being a Christian, otherwise a person becomes an apostate; outright denial or positive doubt regarding a truth that the Catholic Church has actually proposed as revealed by God; and the disbelief must be morally culpable, where a nominal Christian refuses to accept what he knows is a doctrinal imperative.
Objectively, therefore, to become a heretic in the strict canonical sense and be excommunicated from the faithful, one must deny or question a truth that is taught not merely on the authority of the Church but on the word of God revealed in the Scriptures or sacred tradition. Subjectively a person must recognize his obligation to believe. If he acts in good faith, as with most persons brought up in non-Catholic surroundings, the heresy is only material and implies neither guilt nor sin against faith. (Etym. Latin haeresis, from the Greek hairesis, a taking, choice, sect, heresy.)
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∙ 12y agoHeresy is the denial of Church Doctrine.
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What does heresy mean?
Heresy is an opinion or doctrine at variance with established religious beliefs, especiall dessension fromm or denial of roman catholic dogma by a professed believer or babtized church member
What was important in defining catholic church doctrine?
The church council was, and still is, important in defining church doctrine. Various church councils make rules and discuss doctrine changes and interpretations for the lay public.
What was especially important in defining Catholic Church doctrine?
The church council was, and still is, important in defining church doctrine. Various church councils make rules and discuss doctrine changes and interpretations for the lay public.
Are the Pope's tweets considered Church doctrine?
It is doubtful that the pope would use Twitter to proclaim Church doctrine.
The practice of denying the beliefs of the Catholic Church is called?
heresy is the denial of the teachings of the church
What were the doctrines of the church of England?
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doctrine
What is another word for belief systems held by churches?
In the Protestant church the system would be called doctrine or Theology. In the Catholic church it is catechism or dogma.
Is it true that priestly celibacy is a doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church?
No. Priestly celibacy is a discipline of the Catholic Church, not a doctrine. There are married Catholic priests. More information below:
What is the doctrine of the church?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the correct name for the Mormon church) teaches first and foremost that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer, and that through faith in Christ and obedience to His commandments, we can live again in the presence of God after death. All other church doctrine supports that primary teaching. You can read about church doctrine by following the related links, below.
What is the Greatest influence on the organization doctrine and liturgy of the Russian Orthodox church?
Church of the Byzantine Empire.
Why does the catholic church detest communism?
The Church feared the state-imposed Atheism of the Communist doctrine.
