| Some were maligned as apostates or heretics, and a few were imprisoned, allegedly for transgressing societal mores. |
| But is it reasonable, or just an article of faith in the marriage religion, that apostates must all be cynics or manipulators? |
| The importance of apostates and other religious dissidents is crucial. |
| Elijah berates the apostates who worship Baal, who is not answering their prayers. |
| It clearly would cover any incitement of hatred by the religious against its heretics, apostates, or members of other faiths. |
| Additionally, it should be obvious that this passage is not commanding apostates be put to death by the fact that the early church obviously did not execute apostates. |
