Waldes's reform movement in the late twelfth century was considered heretical by the Church because the Waldensians did not:

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The Waldensians did not accept the Church's authority and directives on the issue of lay preaching, which was one of the central tenets of their movement. They believed that all Christians had the right to preach and interpret Scripture, regardless of their status in the Church hierarchy. This challenged the traditional authority of the Church and was considered a threat to its power. As a result, the Waldensians were labeled as heretical and persecuted by the Church.

Waldes's Reform Movement in the Late Twelfth Century Was Considered