Apostasy is a term used to describe the act of someone who leaves their religion of choice. For example, if someone who was formerly Muslim were to become Christian, it would be a form of apostasy.
Iran takes apostasy very seriously, and in fact, they have sentenced people to death for leaving Islam. Iran is known to use what are known as 'death squads' against Islamic to Christian converts. These squads attempt to either reconvert someone back to Islam, or simply, they will kill that person.
In 2008, 15 ex Muslim Christians were incarcerated under charges of apostasy. If they are found guilty, they may face the death penalty. However, what's truly terrifying is that a new penal code is in the works. This penal code will make a mandatory death sentence for anyone found guilty of apostasy!
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