The Emergence Machine

Heresy

abstract · Religion · Level 11 · E9

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Emergence definition

Heresy can be thought of as a deviation from established norms or expectations, resulting in separation from the mainstream faith or community.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
heresy
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL11L10L9L8L7L2L1L0HeresyJudgmentReligionBeliefCultureReasoningSocietyThoughtCommunityLanguageMindOpinion… intermediate l…FormInformationLifeStructureActionChangeCollectionMatterEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesHeresyL11FormL2StructureL2OpinionL7BeliefL9ReligionL10E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Form L2 (requires)
    Understanding form helps understand the structure of heresy
  • Structure L2 (requires) organization sense
    heresy requires understanding structure as a foundational concept
  • Opinion L7 (requires) Sociology sense
    Heresy: A belief or opinion that contradicts or rejects established religious doctrine, often resulting in separation from the mainstream faith or community.
  • Belief L9 (requires)
    Heresy: A belief or opinion that contradicts or rejects established religious doctrine, often resulting in separation from the mainstream faith or community.
  • Religion L10 (requires)
    This is a specific religious tradition; understanding religion as a concept comes first