unorthodoxy
Unorthodoxy refers to the quality or state of deviating from an established or widely accepted doctrine, belief, or practice. The term derives from the combination of orthodox, from the Greek orthodoxos meaning "correct opinion," with the prefix un-, indicating negation. In common usage, unorthodoxy characterizes views that lie outside the official or mainstream consensus but are not necessarily condemned by law or custom.
In religion, unorthodoxy denotes beliefs or practices that depart from official dogma or creed. It is closely
In secular usage, unorthodoxy describes ideas that challenge dominant scientific, political, or cultural orthodoxies. It can