heresyphobia-hereiophobia
Heresyphobia or Hereiophobia is the fear of challenges to official doctrine or radical deviation from established beliefs.
Fear of challenges to official doctrine or of radical deviation Heresyphobia, Hereiophobia
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Encountering controversial ideas or beliefs
Debates challenging one's beliefs
coping strategies
Seeking support from like-minded individuals
Engaging in open-minded discussions
Educating oneself on differing perspectives
risk factors
- • Growing up in a rigid belief system
- • Previous traumatic experiences with challenges to beliefs
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Historically linked to periods of religious or political turmoil where dissent was harshly punished
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