It is the plural of apostasy. Etymologically from the Greek Apo ( outside, leaving ) and stasis ( Register, locate ). It means exit, located outside. Renegar, recant, renounce, deny the beliefs or doctrines that have professed. Not only involves religious theme or faith, but in politics and even sports. Currently it is estimated a right, given the freedom of worship and conscience.
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