Turns away from a faith (6)

I believe the answer is:

lapses

(Other definitions for lapses that I've seen before include "Slight errors caused by forgetfulness" , "Failures to maintain a higher state" , "Oversights" , "Failures to maintain higher states" , "Failures in maintaining high standards" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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