heterodox

/ˈhɛt.(ə.)ɹəˌdɒks/adj
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Of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings, especially religious ones, that are different from what a religion (or sect) believes to be orthodox, but (usually) not conflicting with that religion's established beliefs and therefore not heretical.

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