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Apostasy (/ə.ˈpɒs.tə.si/, ə-POSS-tə-see; Ancient Greek: ἀποστασία, romanized: apostasía, lit. 'defection, revolt') is the formal disaffiliation from, abandonment of, or renunciation of a religion by a person. It can also be defined within the broader context of embracing an opinion that is contrary to one's previous religious beliefs. One who undertakes…
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| Apostasy | is a | unique phenomenon and a distinct type of religious defection in which the apostate is a defector | 0.90 | text |
| Apostasy | is a | rejection of Christ by one who has been a Christian | 0.90 | text |
| the Waldensians were considered apostates by the Church | instance of | Medieval sects deemed heretical | 0.80 | text |
| treating a copy of the Qurʾan with disrespect | instance of | or if he or she commits an action | 0.80 | text |
| Turkey | instance of | Apostasy is legal in secular Muslim countries | 0.80 | text |
| anti-cult organizations | instance of | which is then rewarded for playing that role by groups that are in conflict with the original group of membership | 0.80 | text |
| Apostasy | related to Apostasy and contemporary criminal law | Afghanistan | 0.60 | section |
| Apostasy | related to Apostasy and contemporary criminal law | Article | 0.60 | section |
| Apostasy | related to Apostasy and contemporary criminal law | Afghan Penal Code | 0.60 | section |
| Apostasy | related to Apostasy and contemporary criminal law | Brunei | 0.60 | section |
| Apostasy | related to Apostasy and contemporary criminal law | Section | 0.60 | section |
| Apostasy | related to Apostasy and contemporary criminal law | Bruneian Syariah Penal Code | 0.60 | section |
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