The apostasy, complete though it was, formed merely the prelude to an event of much greater significance.

这种彻头彻尾的背教行为还不过是序幕，最惊人的大事犹未开场。

youdao

For apostasy from God and His law cannot be the key to wisdom.

叛教来自上帝和他的法律不能成为关键的智慧。

youdao

His statements revealed his apostasy and he was excommunicated from the church.

他的陈述透露了他的叛教，因此被逐出教会。

youdao

They are often intimidated, threatened or even killed for the slightest independent views using the apostasy card to keep them quiet.

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The evidence for this is the apostasy of some in the time of the Prophet (PBUH), on whom the ruling was not carried out.

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On both sides of the Atlantic, I know plenty of people who are in my position - successful wage earners thrown out of work for the apostasy of turning 50.

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