The difference between Orthodoxy or Mydoxy and Heterodoxy or Thy-doxy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Orthodoxy is about following established rules while heterodoxy is about individual choice.
- In plain terms
- Right belief is either what is taught or what you choose.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the difference between imposed and chosen beliefs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does belief become enforced?
- How much choice do you have in faith?
Another view
The distinction can be blurry in practice.
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