Heretic vs. Heathen

Difference Between Heretic and Heathen
Hereticnoun
Someone who believes contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to.
Heathenadjective
Not adhering to Christian religion; pagan.
Hereticnoun
Someone who does not conform to generally accepted beliefs or practices
Heathenadjective
(by extension) Uncultured; uncivilized; savage, philistine.
Hereticadjective
(archaic) Heretical; of or pertaining to heresy or heretics.
Heathenadjective
alternative case form of Heathen|nodot=1pertaining or adhering to the Germanic neo-pagan faith Heathenry.
Hereticnoun
a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church
Heathennoun
A person who does not follow a Christian religion; a pagan.
Hereticnoun
a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion)
Heathennoun
(by extension) An uncultured or uncivilized person, philistine.
Heathennoun
alternative case form of Heathen|nodot=1an adherent of the Germanic neo-pagan faith of Heathenry.
Heathennoun
a person who does not acknowledge your God
Heathenadjective
not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam