herejía
heresy
The Spanish word 'herejía' translates to 'heresy' in English. It is typically used in religious contexts to refer to a belief or opinion that is contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine. The term can also be used in a general context to signify an opinion profoundly at odds with what is generally accepted.
Example sentences using: herejía
La herejía fue duramente castigada en la Edad Media.
Heresy was harshly punished in the Middle Ages.
This sentence conveys how during the time period known as the Middle Ages, those who were accused of heresy - a belief or opinion contrary to religious doctrine - faced severe retaliation or punishment.
Decir que la Tierra es plana hoy en día podría considerarse una herejía científica.
Saying that the Earth is flat today could be considered a scientific heresy.
This sentence points to a scenario where a statement that goes against widely accepted scientific knowledge (in this case, the idea that Earth is a sphere) might be regarded as a kind of 'heresy', or unacceptable contravention, within the realm of modern science.
El obispo fue acusado de herejía por sus opiniones contradictorias a las enseñanzas de la iglesia.
The bishop was accused of heresy for his views contrary to the teachings of the church.
In this context, a person of high religious rank is accused of expressing beliefs or views that contradict the established doctrines of their religious institution, and therefore are charged with heresy.