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'''Apostasy''' is the act of leaving a religion, either to convert to another [[religion]], or to [[atheism]], [[deism]], or [[agnosticism]]. | '''Apostasy''' is the act of leaving a religion, either to convert to another [[religion]], or to [[atheism]], [[deism]], or [[agnosticism]]. | ||
| − | In some [[theocracy|theocratic]] countries apostasy is punishable by death. | + | In some [[theocracy|theocratic]] countries apostasy is punishable by death. In most religions, apostasy is punishable by eternal damnation, a fate worse than death. |
[[Category:Religion]] | [[Category:Religion]] | ||
Revision as of 21:44, October 12, 2008
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.