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Originally Posted by Tex
Obviously we don't know the reasoning of the council, but the handbook cites three purposes of discipline (from memory): (1) to save the transgressor, (2) to protect the innocent, and (3) to protect the good name of the church.
I suspect that this situation was precipitated by the need for the 3rd.
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Exactly why I feel like speaking your beliefs is an action, and one that can and should be disciplined (when appropriate) when you are a member of the Church. Protecting the name of the Church is important. It's protection for all members.
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