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Line 10: − − A similar practice is utilized by churches such as the [[Conservative Mennonites]], [[Amish]], and some non-denominational churches, which is often called 'shunning', 'disfellowshipping', 'church discipline', or similar terms. The practice has been criticized by both liberal Christians and genuine ones, especially when a church attempts to discipline a member who either seeks to leave (or has left) the congregation, or who has brought forth genuine concerns (e.g. church leadership engaged in false teachings, or financial or moral wrongdoing). − − Cults such as the [[Jehovah's Witnesses]]<ref>Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. "Discipline That Can Yield Peacable Fruit" in ''The Watchtower''; (April 15, 1988) [http://www.watchtower.org/e/19880415/article_01.htm]</ref> also practice a similar form of excommunication. However, they also encourage family and friends of the person disciplined to totally shun the person. Line 24:
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The concept of excommunication and removing an evil person in a church is discussed in the [[New Testament]] (1 Corinthians 5:13; Matthew 18:15–17) and was made famous during the [[Middle Ages]] and [[Renaissance]] periods in references to the [[Catholic Church]]. It continues to be practised into the 21st century.
The concept of excommunication and removing an evil person in a church is discussed in the [[New Testament]] (1 Corinthians 5:13; Matthew 18:15–17) and was made famous during the [[Middle Ages]] and [[Renaissance]] periods in references to the [[Catholic Church]]. It continues to be practised into the 21st century.
Recognition of an excommunication can occur even after someone has passed away.<ref>http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05678a.htm</ref>
Recognition of an excommunication can occur even after someone has passed away.<ref>http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05678a.htm</ref>
At the Council of Arles in A.D. 314, which was the first conclave of Christian bishops in the Roman Empire in the West, excommunication was established for those “who throw away their weapons in time of peace," as well as for charioteers and actors.
At the Council of Arles in A.D. 314, which was the first conclave of Christian bishops in the Roman Empire in the West, excommunication was established for those “who throw away their weapons in time of peace," as well as for charioteers and actors.
==Practices among Protestants==
Though the term "excommunication" is not used, some Protestant denominations (such as the [[Conservative Mennonites]], [[Amish]], and some non-denominational churches) have a similar practice, whereby a wayward member who refuses to repent is removed from the congregational fellowship. Terms used include 'shunning', 'disfellowshipping', 'church discipline'. The practice has been criticized by Christians both liberal (who generally oppose such) and conservative (primarily for abuse of the practice, especially when a church attempts to discipline a member who either seeks to leave (or has left) the congregation, or who has brought forth genuine concerns such as false teachings or financial or moral wrongdoing).
Some groups (such as the [[Jehovah's Witnesses]]<ref>Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. "Discipline That Can Yield Peacable Fruit" in ''The Watchtower''; (April 15, 1988) [http://www.watchtower.org/e/19880415/article_01.htm]</ref>) take the practice further, encouraging the congregation to totally shun the person in public.
==See also==
==See also==