Used in a Sentence

apostates

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for apostates.

Editorial note

The USA is a majority population of Apostates (who have perverted the rule of law, the Constitution and Declaration of Independence.

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Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

(countable, religion) A person who has renounced a religion or faith.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of apostates gathered in one view.

noun

(countable, religion) A person who has renounced a religion or faith.

noun

(by extension) One who has renounced a political party, a cause, etc.

noun

(Roman Catholicism) One who, after having received sacred orders, renounces his clerical profession.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for apostates.

noun

(countable, religion) A person who has renounced a religion or faith.

noun

(by extension) One who has renounced a political party, a cause, etc.

noun

(Roman Catholicism) One who, after having received sacred orders, renounces his clerical profession.

Example sentences

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The USA is a majority population of Apostates (who have perverted the rule of law, the Constitution and Declaration of Independence.

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But even in San Fran you won't have any trouble finding people who'll use violence against apostates either).

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In Christianity god says love your enemies, in Islam he says kill your enemies and apostates.

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Just look at the way muslims (and apostates) emigrating from north africa to europe are treated.

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The whole 800 000 000 of muslims who justify honour killings, killing apostates and etc.

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It it the dictatorial government that is all 'death to apostates' and hardline Islamic and quite different in outlook to the populace.

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If your philosophy mandates the execution of apostates, then your philosophy is evil.

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The best way to get rid of Islam is to stop believing in it, but oddly enough Muslims have a habit of stoning apostates.

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There are some types of non-muslims (open apostates) that would be putting themselves in real physical danger by entering your average mosque in Islamabad and praying.

10

You're aware what happens to apostates in Iran?

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I don't know if Sharia law protects non-Muslims, but it most definitely prescribes the death penalty to apostates of Islam, which is what GP is saying.

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In Christianity it's not a sin to doubt the existence of God and nowhere in the Bible does God ask for the killing of apostates by the believers (this in contrast with Islam).

Quote examples

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People keep forgetting that the Muslims all around the world are traveling there to rape children and murder civilian "apostates".

2

The Iranian government often labels unrecognized religious minorities as "heretics" or "apostates," subjecting them to harassment and violence.

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This isn't some "tiny" minority, they are over 100 of millions of supporters and people who approve of the doctrine that allows sex-slavery and killing apostates.

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But killing apostates, hanging "sodomites", that's all good.

Proper noun examples

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Apostates and heretics are not welcome here.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use apostates in a sentence?

The USA is a majority population of Apostates (who have perverted the rule of law, the Constitution and Declaration of Independence.

What does apostates mean?

(countable, religion) A person who has renounced a religion or faith.

What part of speech is apostates?

apostates is commonly used as noun.