Unless you are a Muslim (it becomes a death sentence), or an Orthodox Jew (you are considered as dead and your family disowns you), or Hindu (you are outcast), etc... There are even some "Christian" denominations and sects that ostracize their estranged members when they change their affiliations. Granted becoming a Christian is an easy "decision" to make, but to truly live the life of a Christian is often the hardest thing to do.
QUITE RIGHT. And plenty true in China, still.
Amen to your post.