What heresy was Hus charged with at the Council of Constance?
Denying the existence of God
Practicing magic
Teaching incorrect doctrine
Stealing from the Church
Answer
The heresy charged against Jan Hus at the Council of Constance in 1415 was his persistent refusal to recant certain teachings deemed heretical by the Church, such as the notion that the only head of the church is Jesus Christ, and secular lords have the authority to punish clergy for grave sins, and that indulgences are fraudulent and priests should instead preach the gospel.
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