apostasyəˈpɒs tə si
apostasy (n)
- plural
- apostasies
English Definitions:
apostasy, renunciation, defection (noun)
the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)
apostasy, tergiversation (noun)
the act of abandoning a party for cause
apostasy (Noun)
The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.
apostasy (Noun)
Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith.
Apostasy
Apostasy is the formal disaffiliation from or abandonment or renunciation of a religion by a person. One who commits apostasy is known as an apostate. The term apostasy is used by sociologists to mean renunciation and criticism of, or opposition to, a person's former religion, in a technical sense and without pejorative connotation. The term is occasionally also used metaphorically to refer to renunciation of a non-religious belief or cause, such as a political party, brain trust, or a sports team. Apostasy is generally not a self-definition: very few former believers call themselves apostates because of the pejorative implications of the term. Many religious groups and some states punish apostates. Apostates may be shunned by the members of their former religious group or subjected to formal or informal punishment. This may be the official policy of the religious group or may be the action of its members. Certain churches may in certain circumstances excommunicate the apostate, while some religious scriptures demand the death penalty for apostates.
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