Are You a Heretic?
Every Christian is — according to someone. Take the quiz to find out which councils would condemn you.
If you've ever wondered "Am I a heretic?" — the answer might surprise you. The question isn't whether you hold views some council condemned. It's how many councils, and which ones. The truth has nothing to fear from honest questions.
Every Christian Is a Heretic According to Someone
This heresy quiz doesn't test whether you're orthodox — it reveals that "orthodox" is a moving target. Over 2,000 years, church councils have questioned virtually every position a thoughtful Christian might hold. Trinitarians were heretics in the 4th century. Protestants are still under anathema from Trent. Catholics are heretics according to the Synod of Dort. This Christian theology quiz maps your beliefs against the real rulings of real councils — and shows you which ones would have condemned you.
How It Works
Answer Questions
18 questions about what you actually believe about God, Jesus, salvation, and the church.
Get Condemned
Every answer maps to a historical controversy. There's no safe option — and that's the point.
Learn Why
Discover the fascinating history behind each condemnation — and why these debates still matter.
From the Archives
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The 20 Years When Orthodox Christianity Was Heretical
The belief most Christians consider fundamental — the Trinity — was officially heretical across the Roman Empire for two decades. Here's how it happened.
The Council of Rimini: When 400 Bishops Were Bullied Into Heresy
In 359 AD, over 400 bishops arrived at Rimini ready to affirm the Nicene Creed. They left having signed its condemnation. Here's how imperial coercion overrode theological conviction.
What Is Arianism? A Simple Explanation
Arianism is the most famous heresy in Christian history — but what did Arius actually believe, and why did it matter so much? A plain-English guide to the controversy that defined Christianity.