Lead toxicity can cause symptoms that mimic acute porphyria (acute abdominal pain, constipation, and neuropathy). Lead inhibits several of the enzymes of haem biosynthesis, which can therefore result in an increase in urine coproporphyrin and 5-aminolevulinic acid excretion, but not porphobilinogen excretion.
Religious persecution is the systematic mistreatment of an individual or group of individuals as a response to their religious beliefs or affiliations or lack thereof. The tendency of societies or groups within society to alienate or repress different subcultures is a recurrent theme in human history.
Apostasy. Apostasy is the falling away from the Christian faith. It is a revolt against the truth of Godâs word by a believer. It can also describe a group or church organization that has fallen away from the truths of Christianity as revealed in the Bible.