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====Bodily Heresy====
The Ecclesiarchy condemns non-sanctioned forms of [[Mutant|mutation]] to be acts of Heresy. Mutant represents deviation from the physical norm and a potential taint of Chaos, and mutants are often viciously persecuted on Imperial worlds. However more experienced Inquisitors will often ignore simple mutants, seeing their extermination as a waste of time and resources.{{Fn|3}} Instead, they focus their attention on truly threatening mutant bands that may associate with the likes of [[Chaos Cult]]s{{Fn|4}} or [[Genestealer Cult]]s.{{Fn|5}}
====Witchcraft====
The "Witch" is a superstitious term often labeled against unsanctioned [[Psyker]]s that may be discovered within Imperial society. Imperial citizenry is routinely lectured on the threat of the Psyker and the need to report their presence to Imperial authorities. The Witch is seen as a threat far greater than any mutant or common heretic, embodying a constant threat to the souls and lives of all around them. Left unchecked, a Psyker could potentially devastate an entire world. Imperial Psykers are thus heavily controlled and usually collected by the [[League of Blackships]]. Those [[Rogue Psyker]]s that may exist are the frequent target of the [[Ordo Hereticus]].{{Fn|3}}
====Xenophilic Heresy====
Xenophilia, or association with [[Xenos]], is strictly forbidden by the common citizens of the Imperium and is seen as a severe act of Heresy. The Imperial Creed has declared all aliens as filthy and debased, worthy only of extermination. Collaboration with Xenos will often bring swift death to all involved. Nonetheless, many worlds on the frontiers of the Imperium often have contacts with Xenos and in some cases share their worlds with such beings.{{Fn|1}} Moreover, [[Rogue Trader]]s make frequent contacts with Xenos and species of the [[Kroot]] have even served as Imperial [[Mercenaries]]. Such activity is frowned upon by the Ecclesiarchy, but can be tolerated depending on the context.{{Fn|1}}
====Religious Heresy====
Often simply dubbed "true Heresy", this is perhaps the most serious of all charges within the Imperium. Religious Heresy involves denying the divinity of the Imperium and worst of all association with the [[Ruinious Ruinous Powers]] of [[Chaos]].{{Fn|1}} Religious heretics will often form [[Cult]]s to coordinate their activities and spread their beliefs. These Cults represent an enormous threat to stability of Imperial worlds and can be the heralds of [[Chaos Space Marine]]{{Fn|4}} or [[Xenos]] invasion.{{Fn|5}}
The declaration of religious Heresy is a delicate matter and often left to [[Cardinal]]s and [[Missionaries]].{{Fn|2}} Large-scale deviation from the Imperial Cult can be tolerated, most notably by the [[Cult Mechanicus]] of the [[Mechanicum]]{{Fn|12}} and the [[Chapter]] Cults of the [[Adeptus Astartes]].{{Fn|13}}
====Techno-Heresy====
Techno-Heresy is a charge leveled by the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] upon those which may deviate from its technological and scientific teachings. This is seen as a betrayal of the [[Cult Mechanicus]]. Techno-Heresy comes in many forms, such weakening the Adeptus' stranglehold on the knowledge of the Imperium's technology, or embracing individual experimentation and innovation.{{Fn|9}}