Apostasy
Apostasy
Apostasy (/əˈpɒstəsi/; Greek: ἀποστασία (apostasia), "a defection or 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 renouncing, abandoning, or rejecting an ideology, cause, party, or other belief system.
Etymology
The term apostasy is derived from the Greek word apostasia, which means "defection", "departure", "revolt" or "rebellion". It was first used in the ancient Greek world to denote a political or military rebellion.
Related Terms
- Heresy: A belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs or customs.
- Blasphemy: The act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence to a deity, or sacred things, or toward something considered sacred or inviolable.
- Atheism: Disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods.
- Agnosticism: The view that the existence of God, of the divine or the supernatural is unknown or unknowable.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apostasy
- Wikipedia's article - Apostasy
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