schisms

/S K IH1 Z AH0 M Z/

noun

1
A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
2
A formal division or split within a religious body.
“The schism between Sunnis and Shias happened quite early in Islamic history.”
3
A split within Christianity whereby a group no longer recognizes the Bishop of Rome as the head of the Church, but shares essentially the same beliefs with the Church of Rome. In other words, a political split without the introduction of heresy.

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