I am a heretic

heretic (HER-i-tik) noun

One who holds unorthodox or unconventional beliefs.

adjective

Not conforming to established beliefs.

[From Middle English heretik, from Middle French heretique, from Late Latin haereticus, from Greek hairetikos (able to choose), from haireisthai (to choose).]

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I find it intriguing that the horrible connotations behind the word "heretic" stem from the ability to choose. Blast those that would choose something other than what society tells them is the correct choice! Fah! To the magnanimous and gracious Catholic church: STUFF IT!