@limmy Apostasy is the formal disaffiliation from, or abandonment or renunciation of a religion by a person.
Not necessarily turning away from God, but turning away from a 'religion'
Jehovah's Witnesses are a religion. but they do not have a monopoly on God.
Monopoly : the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service
Quote: " Paul to was accused of Apostasy by the religious leaders against the mosaic law! "
So no problem in being called an apostate then is there ? Even Jesus was apostate to the way that God had told the Nation of Israel to serve Him. Turning away from the old, turning toward the new.
We can tell you are a newbie, you have much to learn. May you have peace though.
The Governing body and the Apostles in the first century were also infallible!! Never the less they would not tolerate such talk! Also in line with your comments about Jesus. Paul to was accused of Apostasy by the religious leaders against the mosaic law!
As we know in the Christian Greek Scriptures Apostasy is used primarily with regard to religious defection; a withdrawal or abandonment of the true cause, worship, and service of God, and hence an abandonment of what one has previously professed and a total desertion of principles or faith!! If you can condone such behaviour and justify such comments then you also need to rethink where you are heading or are at!!
Remember, it is evident that there is a distinction between a ‘falling’ due to weakness and the ‘falling away’ that constitutes apostasy. The latter implies a definite and willful withdrawal from the path of righteousness. Whatever its apparent basis, whether intellectual, moral, or spiritual, it constitutes a rebellion against God and a rejection of his Word of truth!!
