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So in your mind the message of D&C 58:43 is: no one ever repents.
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I think that's how you interpet it.
My interpretation is that you could probably write a book about what the word forsakes means in this instance. But your simple, hard-liner interpretation is for people with more of a desire to keep people away from God than bring them to him. |
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Having said that, Would I recommend excommunication for a former bishop who has gone through a difficult period and experiences, especially difficult temptations? Again, there are too many factors to consider in determining if someone should be excommunicated. I don't think we can come up with a hypothetical situation in this blog that would mirror an individual's feelings or emotions or the Spirit (or lack thereof) that is present during a disciplinary council. All I can say to you is that I would go into a disciplinary council with the premise that with added experience and understanding comes additional responsibility and accountability. I would then listen intently, seek for understanding, seek counsel from others in the council, then pray and ask God for direction. |
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Watering down the definition of the word would certainly be the first step in marginalizing the whole repentance process, and by extension, the necessity of the atonement.
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More evidence that this is a process best left between the sinner and God. |
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I'm glad that the threat of excommunication is the only thing keeping you from "letting the good times roll". Sounds like a healthy spirituality to me.
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It is God who has instructed the men in a disciplinary council to do what it is they do.
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Case 2 also illustrates the potential harm in excommunication. |
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