What do you think of apostasy?

Question

as an ex-catholic i am curious...

Answer 1

I generally don't think of it at all

Answer 2

Apostasy is a rejection of the teachings of one's religion. The difference between apostasy and heresy is that heretics claim to be still following their religion or to be the true followers of that religion. Apostates reject a certain religion and no longer claim to be followers.

It is important to distinguish between religion and spirituality. Spirituality is the inner communication between the individual and the Living Spirit of God within. Religion is the outward expression of that spirituality. Just because a person rejects the teachings and rituals of a certain religion, that does not mean the person has rejected God. It merely means the person no longer recognizes the teachings and perspectives of a certain religious organization.

Such people usually go in search of other organizations whose teachings and rituals they find more attuned to their personal relationship with God. Naturally, most religious organizations consider such rejections of official doctrine as blasphemy. Personally, I consider it spiritual growth. God is much too big to be codified into one doctrine.

What if we passed a law that people visiting an art museum could only view a statue from the front? You could not view it from the side or any other angle. This would limit your understanding and appreciation for the work. The same is true of God. If you only limit yourself to a certain perspective, you miss out on a full understanding of His power and majesty.

We are God's children. Our Father wants what every father wants for his children. He wants us to grow up. I seriously doubt that our Father approves of any human restrictions which hamper that growth.

Best always
Brother Ron

Answer 3

Jesus said that armageddon will not come unless the apostacy comes first.
this is a twisting of his true words to mean something else. and will be done by those who claim, but do not, follow Jesus' example.
(2 Thessalonians 2:3) Let no one seduce YOU in any manner, because it will not come unless the apostasy comes first and the man of lawlessness gets revealed, the son of destruction.

The man of lawlessness is false religion.

Answer 4

The word “apostasy” comes from a Greek term that means “a standing away from,” “a falling away, defection,” “rebellion, abandonment.” The first one to fall away from the true worship of Jehovah was Satan the Devil. He was therefore the first apostate. (John 8:44) He caused the first human couple to become apostates. (Genesis, chapter 3)

Satan has long used apostates in his efforts to seduce God’s servants. (Matthew 13:36-39) Apostates may claim to worship Jehovah and to believe the Bible, but they reject the visible part of his organization. Some even return to the God-dishonoring doctrines of “Babylon the Great,” the world empire of false religion. (Revelation 17:5)

Apostates often resort to distortions, half-truths, and outright falsehoods. Jesus knew that his followers would be victimized by those who would “tell all kinds of evil lies against” them. (Matthew 5:11, Today’s English Version) Such malicious opposers would tell what is not true with the intent to deceive others. The apostle Peter warned about apostates who would use “counterfeit words,” spread “deceptive teachings,” and ‘twist the Scriptures’ to their own ends. (2 Peter 2:3, 13; 3:16) Sadly, apostates succeed in “subverting the faith of some.” 2 Timothy 2:18.

We must keep on guard against the reasonings of apostates. May we be determined to avoid the subtle snare of self-deception. And let us recognize and reject all of Satan’s lies. By doing so, we will safeguard our relationship with “the God of truth,” who detests deception.

Answer 5

This word is not found in the Bible.
Many say it's lawlessness of man.
Sounds more like lawfullness to me.
For falling is from grace to law: Galatians 5:4.
What then? Christ: "the end of the law" of "no effect".
Kinda sounds like "no escape" in 1Thessalonians 5:3.
Such notably comes upon "them", not "us": 1Thess 5:9.

The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all. Amen.

Answer 6

One man's apostasy is another man's freedom.

Answer 7

Sounds pretty horrible.

Answer 8

it sucks. but then again I guess that has alot to do with what you are apostasizing from. If you are apostasizing from the truth it sucks. if you are apostasizing from lies... then thats another story.