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==Practices among Protestants==
==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', and 'church discipline', among others. 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 voluntarily leave (or has left) the congregation, or who has brought forth genuine concerns such as false teachings or financial or moral wrongdoing).
Though the term "excommunication" is not used, some [[Protestantism|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', and 'church discipline', among others. 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 voluntarily 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.
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.