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Revision as of 04:11, 11 April 2014
Mormonism and Church discipline
Gospel Topics (lds.org), "Church Disciplinary Councils"
Gospel Topics (lds.org)Bishops and branch presidents and stake, mission, and district presidents have a responsibility to help members overcome transgression through repentance. The most serious transgressions, such as serious violations of civil law, spouse abuse, child abuse, adultery, fornication, rape, and incest, often require formal Church discipline. Formal Church discipline may include restriction of Church membership privileges or loss of Church membership.
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Purpose of Church discipline
Summary: What is the purpose of Church discipline?"Court of Love"
Summary: Some often refer to a Church disciplinary council as a "Court of Love." Where did this term originate and what does it mean?Publicizing excommunication
Summary: Why does the Church not publicize the reasons for excommunication?Church discipline of scholars
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