While truly questioning one’s theological presuppositions is rare among Christians, the real hallmark of a heretic is that he or she is willing to reject the ideas that conflict with reality, regardless of how orthodox said beliefs may happen to be and how much trouble he or she might get into for following the evidence…
Just because it's "orthodox" doesn't mean it's true
Category Archives: heresy
What Has Always Been Believed
Recently, a traditionalist Christian was trying to promote his views by saying something along the lines of how we should ignore interpretations of Scripture other than those that have always been believed by the Church. In response, I would suggest that there’s no such thing as “what has always been believed by the Church,” because…
You Are Already a Heretic
It doesn’t matter what your theological views are, nor does it matter what denomination your church is, no matter who you are, you are considered a heretic by some other group of Christians out there. But, of course, your views and denomination are right and everybody else’s is wrong so it doesn’t matter what they…
Just Because it’s "Orthodox" Doesn’t Mean it’s True
Always remember, just because something is labelled “orthodox” doesn’t mean it’s true. Heresy is often just the rejection of commonly accepted error. This is the essence of my life philosophy, along with “question everything… even this.” As most people do, I began life accepting that most of the standard “orthodox” beliefs were true, be they…
Are Heretics Really a Threat?
Throughout history various heretics (not to mention infidels, apostates and other non-believers in particular doctrines and dogmas) have been ostracized, persecuted, tortured and even killed for their particular beliefs (or lack thereof). Apparently we are often considered to be such a threat to the well being of society that if we are not eliminated we…
