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Originally Posted by Archaea
when did "conduct unbecoming a member" become a foundation for disfellowshipment or excommunication?
That is a new one as far as I am concerned.
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I think that is one of the standard reasons often given for discipline. This is an excerpt from the 1998 Handbook:
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The presiding officer gives a member written notice of a disciplinary council that will be held in his behalf. This notice should be addressed to the member by his full name and signed by the presiding officer. It should state:
1. That "the [stake presidency or bishopric] is considering formal disciplinary action in your behalf, including the possibility of disfellowshipment or excommunication, because you are reported to have [set forth the charge in general terms, such as 'been in apostasy' or 'participated in conduct unbecoming a member of the Church,' but do not give any details or evidence]."
2. That "you are invited to attend this disciplinary council to give your response and, if you wish, to provide witnesses and other evidence in your behalf."
3. That "the disciplinary council will be held on [date and time] at [place]."
Two Melchizedek Priesthood holders deliver the notice to the member personally and privately with courtesy and dignity. The members who deliver the notice must give the clerk of the disciplinary council a signed statement certifying that the member was notified and describing how he was notified.
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