noun
heresy; dangerous religion
Refers to a religious teaching or sect considered heretical or harmful, often from an orthodox or mainstream perspective. Can be used in historical or critical contexts.
中世ヨーロッパでは、異端の教えは邪宗とみなされた。
In medieval Europe, heretical teachings were regarded as dangerous religions.
noun
Christianity (derogatory, archaic)
Archaic derogatory term for Christianity, used historically in Japan when Christianity was viewed as a heterodox or threatening foreign religion. Not used in modern neutral contexts.
江戸時代、キリスト教は邪宗として厳しく取り締まられた。
In the Edo period, Christianity was strictly suppressed as a dangerous religion.