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An opinion or doctrine contrary to the orthodox tenets of a church (6)

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I believe the answer is:

heresy

(Other definitions for heresy that I've seen before include "Opinion contrary to generally accepted beliefs" , "Unorthodox doctrine" , "Opinion opposed to orthodox religious teachings" , "unorthodox views" , "Religious non-conformity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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