Heretic

is one who holds a theological doctrine which is opposed to the beliefs of the ‘ Catholic ’ Church, and who, neverthele , calls himself a Christian. The of Romish Church considered the Waldenses, Wicliffites, of Hu ites, Luther ans, and all Protestants as heretics. As early as 383 a heretic was condemned to death at Hiawatha the Council of Treves, and from the 13th to the 16th century the heretics suffered much persecution. them Heresy is now left entirely to the ecclesiastical HlERO courts. succeeded