Rabbit Trail: Heresy

Estimated Time: 5 minutes

Old Theresa is dragged away because she is accused of heresy. But what does heresy mean?

During the Middle Ages, heresy was a word used to describe beliefs or actions that went against the official teachings of the church of the land. People accused of heresy often faced serious consequences because their ideas were seen as dangerous or threatening to society.

Heresy wasn’t just something tied to Christianity—it also appeared in other religions, like Judaism and Islam.

Watch a video that explains what heresy was, why it was such a big deal during the Middle Ages, and how it affected people’s lives.

Why do you think heresy was taken so seriously during the Middle Ages?

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