i seriously wonder, why is it that when a muslim leaves the faith, its so harsh? i know a guy who decided to become christian and the whole community turned his back on him, friends left him, parents disowned him, etc...... if he lived in certain countries, they probably wouldve declared him mentally ill or had him killed. i know that leaving christianity isn't exactly a cake walk either, but its not this harsh (well all know of other examples, no need to bring them up). but in islam it seems like "apostates" are looked upon as "less than" and are treated so harshly? is it a culture thing? is it an intolerance thing? isn't faith about following what you believe in your heart, even if it's not what others believe in? just wondering.
2006-09-20 16:46:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's a culture and intolerance thing. It shows how "loving" his family and friends really are. However, he knows that God still loves him.
I suggest that you be with your friend if he needs someone to talk to.
2006-09-20 16:48:54 · answer #1 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a reality. There is such term "apostates" and there is a real punishment for anyone who leaves the muslim religion in countries where Islam is the state religion. They simply kill them. There is no freedom of belief in muslim countries.
2006-09-20 16:54:35 · answer #2 · answered by Incredula c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The penalty for leaving Islam is death, nothing less.
2006-09-20 16:53:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the goal of Islam to convert everyone, and kill those who don't convert.
2006-09-20 16:57:46 · answer #4 · answered by ted.nardo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cults are the same way.It is sad.
2006-09-20 16:50:13 · answer #5 · answered by pink9364 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋