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.
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 medieval Europe, heretical teachings were regarded as dangerous religions.
In the Edo period, Christianity was strictly suppressed as a dangerous religion.
Compound of 邪 (ja, 'wicked, wrong') and 宗 (shū, 'sect, religion'). The term has been used historically to label religions considered heterodox or threatening.