Heretic vs. Heathen

Heretic vs. Heathen — Is There a Difference?
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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.

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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

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Heathenadjective

not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam