Apostasy is sometimes presented as an act of rebellion, crisis, liberation, or a break with tradition. But what does it truly look like from the perspective of those who experienced it? This book attempts to juxtapose two realities: media narratives of apostasy and the personal stories of former members of the Roman Catholic Church in Poland. The analysis demonstrates how language, ideology, and the socio-political context influence the way in which people talk about leaving religion, and whether there is a connection between public portrayals of this phenomenon and individual experience. The author reveals the mechanisms by which meanings are constructed around apostasy, presenting it not only as a worldview decision but also as a narrative and social experience.
