Can one change the religion of his fathers and forefathers?

It is man's right to seek knowledge and explore the horizons of this universe, as Allah Almighty has granted us these minds to use them not to suspend them. Everyone who follows the religion of his forefathers without using his mind, thinking, or analyzing such a religion, certainly wrongs and let's himself down, and disdains this great blessing that Allah Almighty has bestowed on him which is the mind.

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Can one change the religion of his fathers and forefathers?