Heresy
Heresy actually means “choice.”
from Latin hæresis, “school of thought, philosophical sect.” The Latin word is from Greek hairesis: a taking or choosing for oneself, a choice, a means of taking, a deliberate plan, or purpose.
What the Cathars Knew That Got 20,000 People Killed
“Those that openly oppose can be negotiated with, but a parallel function can’t.”
Now we have conspiracy theorists, anti-vaxers, climate deniers, etc. It’s the same thing with the same psychotic reaction, just a little more tempered, at least in the West.