* Transubstantiation is a specific theological doctrine. It's a belief held by the Catholic Church that during the Eucharist, the bread and wine actually become the body and blood of Christ. This is a complex and nuanced concept with specific theological underpinnings.
* Opposing beliefs are varied. There are many other beliefs about the Eucharist held by various Christian denominations. Some believe in a symbolic presence of Christ, some believe in a spiritual presence, some believe in a real presence but not transubstantiation, and others hold entirely different views.
Therefore, rather than a single opposite, you have a spectrum of alternative beliefs regarding the nature of the Eucharist.
Here are some examples of beliefs that differ from transubstantiation:
* Consubstantiation (Lutheranism): The bread and wine remain bread and wine, but Christ is truly present "in, with, and under" them.
* Memorialism (Various Protestant denominations): The bread and wine are symbolic reminders of Christ's sacrifice.
* Spiritual Presence (Anglicanism): Christ is spiritually present in the Eucharist, but not physically.
It's crucial to remember that religious beliefs are complex and diverse. There is no simple "opposite" of a specific doctrine like transubstantiation; instead, there's a range of different perspectives and interpretations.