APOSTASY

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.

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apostasy

Noun

  1. The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.
  2. Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith.


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