Mormonism and Church discipline

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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.

Topics

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?

Church discipline of scholars

Summary: Some claim that the Church excommunicates or disfellowships scholars who publish historical information that is embarrassing to Church leaders. It is often claimed, despite the fact that these disciplinary actions are carried out by local leaders, that they are in reality instigated by general authorities. It is also claimed that the Church is silencing honest people for telling the truth.

Publicizing excommunication

Summary: Why does the Church not publicize the reasons for excommunication?