Apostates
Ethics and Religion Talk: Have you had family members convert out of your faith?
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 05-21-2024 under OPINION
Rev. Ray Lanning, a retired minister of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, responds: My experience of such situations is limited. One daughter married a member of the Serbian Orthodox Church. In most years, we celebrate Christmas and...
Ethics and Religion Talk: How Do You Feel About Those Who Leave Your Religious Community?
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 02-05-2024 under OPINION
I have heard from several sources that the penalty for leaving Islam is death. I have a hard time believing that, as one might assume that at least some Muslims here in Grand Rapid have left the fold. And I have never heard of anyone being killed...