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| − | + | '''Apostasy''' is the act of leaving a religion, either to convert to another [[religion]], or to [[atheism]], [[deism]], or [[agnosticism]]. | |
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| + | In some [[theocracy|theocratic]] countries apostasy is punishable by death. In most religions, apostasy is punishable by eternal damnation, a fate worse than death. | ||
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Revision as of 15:30, September 13, 2011
Apostasy is the act of leaving a religion, either to convert to another religion, or to atheism, deism, or agnosticism.
In some theocratic countries apostasy is punishable by death. In most religions, apostasy is punishable by eternal damnation, a fate worse than death.