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'Heterodoxy' includes "any opinions or doctrines at variance with an official or orthodox position".[1] As an adjective, ''heterodox'' is used to describe a subject as "characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards" (''status quo''). The noun ''heterodoxy'' is synonymous with ''unorthodoxy'', while the adjective ''heterodox'' is synonymous with ''dissident''.
===Eastern Orthodoxy===
In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the term is used to refer to Christian churches not belonging to the Eastern Orthodox communion and holding doctrines different from those of Orthodox Christianity, but not as different or thought to be as erroneous as heresy.
===Roman Catholicism===
'Heterodoxy' in the Roman Catholic Church refers to views that differ from strictly orthodox views, but retain sufficient faithfulness to the original doctrine to avoid heresy. Many Roman Catholics profess some heterodox views, either on doctrinal or social issues. For example, the orthodox Catholic position on unbaptized infants is that their fate is uncertain, and "the Church can only entrust them to the mercy of God" (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1261). A heterodox Catholic might profess the belief that unbaptized infants are offered the option to accept or deny salvation by God at their judgment. The belief is not orthodox, as the Church does not profess a belief as to what happens to unbaptized infants; however, it is also not heresy, as the Church accepts that such a scenario ''might'' be possible. By contrast, a denial of the doctrine of "Original Sin" (thereby negating the necessity of baptism for children) or Papal Infallibility -- would be labeled heretical.
The term ''heterodox'' is occasionally used by some Christians to refer to themselves when they are in disagreement with orthodox understandings, but voice this disagreement while still maintaining the overall value of the tradition. The heterodox Christian therefore remains in the tradition and attempts to stimulate constructive dialog around issues with which they disagree.
1. Definition of 'orthodoxy' from WordNet
★ Orthodox
★ Unorthodox
★ Heterodox economics
★ Heterodoxy (magazine)
★ Nastika
★ Heterodox - the word of the day
★ Heterodox Economics
★ Open University Heterodox Economics
★ Orthodox vs Heterodox Churches
'Heterodoxy' includes "any opinions or doctrines at variance with an official or orthodox position".[1] As an adjective, ''heterodox'' is used to describe a subject as "characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards" (''status quo''). The noun ''heterodoxy'' is synonymous with ''unorthodoxy'', while the adjective ''heterodox'' is synonymous with ''dissident''.
| Contents |
| Ecclesiastic usage |
| Other denominations |
| Footnotes |
| See also |
| External links |
Ecclesiastic usage
===Eastern Orthodoxy===
In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the term is used to refer to Christian churches not belonging to the Eastern Orthodox communion and holding doctrines different from those of Orthodox Christianity, but not as different or thought to be as erroneous as heresy.
===Roman Catholicism===
'Heterodoxy' in the Roman Catholic Church refers to views that differ from strictly orthodox views, but retain sufficient faithfulness to the original doctrine to avoid heresy. Many Roman Catholics profess some heterodox views, either on doctrinal or social issues. For example, the orthodox Catholic position on unbaptized infants is that their fate is uncertain, and "the Church can only entrust them to the mercy of God" (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1261). A heterodox Catholic might profess the belief that unbaptized infants are offered the option to accept or deny salvation by God at their judgment. The belief is not orthodox, as the Church does not profess a belief as to what happens to unbaptized infants; however, it is also not heresy, as the Church accepts that such a scenario ''might'' be possible. By contrast, a denial of the doctrine of "Original Sin" (thereby negating the necessity of baptism for children) or Papal Infallibility -- would be labeled heretical.
Other denominations
The term ''heterodox'' is occasionally used by some Christians to refer to themselves when they are in disagreement with orthodox understandings, but voice this disagreement while still maintaining the overall value of the tradition. The heterodox Christian therefore remains in the tradition and attempts to stimulate constructive dialog around issues with which they disagree.
Footnotes
1. Definition of 'orthodoxy' from WordNet
See also
★ Orthodox
★ Unorthodox
★ Heterodox economics
★ Heterodoxy (magazine)
★ Nastika
External links
★ Heterodox - the word of the day
★ Heterodox Economics
★ Open University Heterodox Economics
★ Orthodox vs Heterodox Churches
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