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.
In medieval Europe, heretical teachings were regarded as dangerous religions.
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.
In the Edo period, Christianity was strictly suppressed as a dangerous religion.