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The terms "'''apostasy'''" and "'''apostate'''" have become popular with [[NRM]]s such as [[The Family International]] and their apologist academic supporters in describing those who have left these movements. In particular the apostate charge is levelled against those who speak out about manipulative and unethical practises witnessed during their time in the organization. | The terms "'''apostasy'''" and "'''apostate'''" have become popular with [[NRM]]s such as [[The Family International]] and their apologist academic supporters in describing those who have left these movements. In particular the apostate charge is levelled against those who speak out about manipulative and unethical practises witnessed during their time in the organization. | ||
| − | However, applying such terminology to the children of group members when they choose not to follow their parents beliefs is both untrue and misleading. Many charge that The Family in particular has been highly hypocritical regarding religious freedom as it relates to the children of its members. | + | However, applying such terminology to the children of group members when they choose not to follow their parents' beliefs is both untrue and misleading. Many former members charge that The Family in particular has been highly hypocritical regarding religious freedom as it relates to the children of its members. |
| − | == | + | ==Descriptions from Family publications== |
| − | * ''...bitter enemies who launched an increasingly vicious persecution campaign...'' | + | * ''...bitter enemies who launched an increasingly vicious [[persecution]] campaign...'' |
* ''...unscrupulous foes using a flood of lies and horrendous accusations against The Family...'' | * ''...unscrupulous foes using a flood of lies and horrendous accusations against The Family...'' | ||
* ''...enemies drumming up the false charge of "child abuse"...'' | * ''...enemies drumming up the false charge of "child abuse"...'' | ||
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''Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin apostata, from Greek apostates, from aphistanai, to revolt.'' | ''Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin apostata, from Greek apostates, from aphistanai, to revolt.'' | ||
| − | ==External | + | ==Multimedia== |
| + | * [[Image:Icon_music.gif]] ''"'''[https://media.xfamily.org/audio/TCD/33/05%20Craving%20to%20Slake.mp3 Craving to Slake]'''"'' <small>([[Teen CD]] #33, Track 5)</small> — By [[Vas Myers]], a song berating former members who speak against The Family | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.movingon.org/article.asp?sID=1&Cat=9&ID=806 What is Apostasy?] — By Jules, on [[MovingOn|MovingOn.org]] | * [http://www.movingon.org/article.asp?sID=1&Cat=9&ID=806 What is Apostasy?] — By Jules, on [[MovingOn|MovingOn.org]] | ||
| + | * [http://www.apologeticsindex.org/a67.html Apostate] — Apologetics Index | ||
See also: [[Enemy]], [[Persecution]], [[Villification]], [[Vandari]], [[Praying against enemies]] | See also: [[Enemy]], [[Persecution]], [[Villification]], [[Vandari]], [[Praying against enemies]] | ||
Revision as of 03:26, 17 July 2005
The terms "apostasy" and "apostate" have become popular with NRMs such as The Family International and their apologist academic supporters in describing those who have left these movements. In particular the apostate charge is levelled against those who speak out about manipulative and unethical practises witnessed during their time in the organization.
However, applying such terminology to the children of group members when they choose not to follow their parents' beliefs is both untrue and misleading. Many former members charge that The Family in particular has been highly hypocritical regarding religious freedom as it relates to the children of its members.
Descriptions from Family publications
- ...bitter enemies who launched an increasingly vicious persecution campaign...
- ...unscrupulous foes using a flood of lies and horrendous accusations against The Family...
- ...enemies drumming up the false charge of "child abuse"...
- ...inquisitors doing psychological tests on Family children...
- ...bitter and disgruntled accusers levelling horrible false charges against The Family...
Definition
a·pos·tate (ə-pŏs'tāt', -tĭt) n.
One who has abandoned one's religious faith, a political party, one's principles, or a cause. A person who has defected.
Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin apostata, from Greek apostates, from aphistanai, to revolt.
Multimedia
"Craving to Slake" (Teen CD #33, Track 5) — By Vas Myers, a song berating former members who speak against The Family
External links
- What is Apostasy? — By Jules, on MovingOn.org
- Apostate — Apologetics Index
See also: Enemy, Persecution, Villification, Vandari, Praying against enemies
