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This category was nominated for deletion on 23 July 2007. The result of the discussion was no consensus.

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Should we have other former lists? For example should we have a List of former adherents of Judaism, List of former Zoroastrians, or List of former members of Hindu organizations? Or would that be too explosive and inviting antisemitism?--T. Anthony 10:46, 3 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Former Jews?

Where is the category for former Jews (Category:Former Jews)? We have similar categories for the other major religions...so where is the category for the former Jews? --152.15.102.43 20:29, 21 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

"Jewish" is also an ethnic and ancestry designation so there are no "former Jews." Just as there are no "Former Kurds" or "Former Basque." Still there are "Former adherents of Judaism", for lack of a shorter phrase, so I'd toyed with the idea of creating a category based on that. I decided against it though because feared it'd be unhelpful and be seen as Anti-Semitic. Well that and I no longer edit here. (Although I may return, but I doubt it)--T. Anthony 02:59, 25 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

If a category of former Jews is anti-semitic, then why aren't all these other categories of former whatever prejudice against them? 75.34.21.233 17:46, 12 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

New Categories to Consider Creating...

I think that a couple of new categories would greatly enhance this Category:People by former religion -- these include Category:Apostates and/or Category:Excommunicants. Both are very similar but there are definite differences. Is anyone up for creating them? --152.15.102.43 20:38, 21 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I've just found that we have Category:Heretics -- this is similar to the other categories that I've proposed to create, but there are definite differences between heretics, apostates, and/or excommunicants. Or do you all think that "Category:Heretics" encapsulates all of the above categories/people and thus there is no need to create these other categories? --152.15.102.43 20:48, 21 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Heretics. Another bogus category. Who declares them to be heretics? How is this done without being NPOV? Its a category that should be speedily deleted. --Blue Tie 18:26, 10 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Former???

As being now deceased people like Newton and John Paul II are also former Christians. I hope that is not what you mean. Arnoutf 17:32, 10 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Only for people for whom their former religions are defining characteristics

Only for people for whom their former religions are defining characteristics. Also applies to subcategories. See pending. Wikipedia:Categories_for_discussion/Log/2007_July_23#People_by_former_religion