Apostasy
Apostasy (/əˈpɒstəsi/; Greek: ἀποστασία (apostasia), "a defection or revolt") is the formal disaffiliation from, or abandonment or renunciation of a religion by a person. It can also be defined within the broader context of embracing an opinion contrary to one's previous beliefs. One who commits apostasy (or who apostatizes) is known as an apostate. The term apostasy is used by sociologists to mean renunciation and criticism of, or opposition to, a person's former religion, in a technical sense and without pejorative connotation.
The term is occasionally also used metaphorically to refer to renunciation of a non-religious belief or cause, such as a political party, brain trust, or a sports team.
Apostasy is generally not a self-definition: very few former believers call themselves apostates because of the negative connotation of the term.
Many religious groups and some states punish apostates. Apostates may be shunned by the members of their former religious group or subjected to formal or informal punishment. This may be the official policy of the religious group or may simply be the voluntary action of its members. Certain churches may in certain circumstances excommunicate the apostate, while some religious scriptures demand the death penalty for apostates. Examples of punishment by death for apostates can be seen under the Sharia Law found in certain Islamic countries.
Apostasy (disambiguation)
Apostasy is the formal disaffiliation from, or abandonment or renunciation of, a religion by a person.
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Apostasy (band)
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Apostasy is a Swedish black metal band formed in 2000.
History
The original lineup from 2000 (the band should not be confused with the earlier Norwegian band of the same name) consisted of Håkan Björklund and Mathias Edin of Kramfors, Sweden. They recruited Mattias' brother Fredric Edin on vocals and bass, and Lars Engström on guitar. The band name at this time was Marchosias, taken from the demon with the same name.
In January 2002 the band recorded their first demo, simply titled Demo 2002, in Studio Underground in Västerås, Sweden. The two songs on this demo remained as demo material and are considered to be of the "Marchosias" time. One of the songs, "Demons of The Night", would also end up on the compilation CD for Smack Rock Festival 2002, a small festival held in Sundsvall for a few years before being cancelled.
Later in the year of 2002, Andreas Edin (bass) and Dennis Bobzien (keyboards) joined the band, shortly after the departure of Engström. As a replacement for Lars the band found Henrik Johansson. The now six-piece band continued evolving their music style to another level bringing keyboards into the picture. In November 2002 the band recorded another demo with three songs, "Infernal Majesty", "Beneath The Lies of Prophecy" and "The Beauty of Death", which would later appear on the first full length album by the band. In the late winter/early spring of 2003 the band received an offer for a record deal from Black Mark Records. Shortly before recording their first album, Andreas Edin left the band and was replaced by Leif Högberg. The band's debut Cell 666 was recorded summer 2003. It was also during this recording that the name of the band was changed to Apostasy.
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ALBUMS
- Nuclear Messiah released: 2011
- Devilution released: 2005
- Cell 666 released: 2004
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by: ApostasyDesperately you accept and inject the virus of truth
The masses seek and swallows lies and saviours
Drowning and dissolving in absolutions
This is our cause of devolution, always working to burn to deform this world
This is our cause and death solution we are praising guns pointed at our heads
Rise above the disease and it's mass, or would you rather crawl in the ashes of time
Do you blindly accept the crown of thorns and your illusions that you call divine
A blessing in the form of a menace injection
Yet whores of this kind they will always thirst for more
A blessing in the form of a menace injection
Yet whores of those kind they will always thirst for more
This world will bless us with the suffering!
From the very root of this sulphur disease
New world order that feeds, and implores death world wide
Your salvation is just lies and fucking chains!
Desperately you accept and inject the virus of truth
The masses seek and swallows lies and saviours
Drowning and dissolving in absolutions
On the brink of extinction bear the burden of my knowing
Light guides the way of our hell bound faith
Omens and signs are everywhere in front of you
The new era rising so prepare for this final battles
This world will bless us with the suffering!
From the very root of it's time
It's the proof that life and death collide
Desperately you accept and inject the virus of truth
The masses seek and swallows lies and saviours
Drowning and dissolving in absolutions
On the brink of extinction bear the burden of my knowing
Light guides the way of our hell bound faith
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