1. (由于思想、信仰不同造成的)分裂，分离
When there is a schism, a group or organization divides into two groups as a result of differences in thinking and beliefs.

1. division of a group into opposing factions

e.g. another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy

Synonym: split

2. the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences