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According to Church themselves, apostasy does not make one leave the Church.

• anon291 4y ago
  The tests the courts use is whether you can actually physically leave control of the organization. Having your name written down or having a spiritual belief that some ritual is permanent, etc, doesn't count as not being able to leave. Are you asking the court to make a judgement on theological matters (i.e., the state of your soul)? Surely you can see why they don't care.
  • incompatible 4y ago
    Not being able to physically leave would be kidnapping, surely? That would make them a criminal organization, not just a "cult".
    • anon291 4y ago
      Cults are often criminal. The Catholic church doesn't harrass you for money or really reach out at all if you're on its roster. All it is is a record of your having come there, which is their record to keep. This is like saying elementary schools are cuts because they keep your transcripts on file -- a completely ridiculous assertion.
      • trasz 4y ago
        The Catholic Church rapes children in industrial quantities - but we don't consider it criminal because of the good PR it (still) has.