Schism

sizm, re. Division or separation; permanent division or separation in the Christian church, occasioned by diversity of opinions, or other reason.— Schismatic, -matlk, -matlcal, a. Pert, to or implying, schism; partaking of the nature of schism; tending to schism. — Schismatic, n. One who separates from an established church or religious faith; heretic; partisan.