M. Russell Ballard

So probation, disfellowshipment, and excommunication, when they become necessary, are ideally accompanied by eventual reinstatement and restoration of blessings. However, if excommunication of a Melchizedek Priesthood holder is thought to be a possibility, the matter is transferred to the stake presidency, who, with the assistance of the high co

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > September 1990

Robert L. Simpson 03306_000_016Q&A: Questions and AnswersNew EraJuly 197547–48“What are the reasons for and the process of excommunication? Even excommunication, serious as it is, can have the effect of restoring the proper perspective of the offender.

Gospel Library > Magazines > New Era > July 1975

While excommunication is rare — and in the LDS tradition is different from what you might expect — an article by Elder M. Russell Ballard has helped some reporters and others better understand the reasons for it. We encourage journalists, bloggers and others who write about excommunication, or other Church discipline, to read this article to better understand why the Church sometimes takes this action.

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Robert L. Simpson

Causes of excommunication There are very few reasons for excommunication in this Church. First, Church members can become candidates for excommunication as they involve themselves in gross iniquity.

Gospel Library > Magazines > New Era > January 1977

Robert L. Simpson

Causes of excommunication There are very few reasons for excommunication in this Church. First, Church members can become candidates for excommunication as they involve themselves in gross in

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > July 1977

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Excommunicated individuals have the opportunity to return and have their Church membership restored through the process of repentance and baptism by immersion for the remission of sins.

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Russell R. Rich

On 18 April 1844, Law and a number of other conspirators were excommunicated. Since the letter was handprinted and differed markedly from Joseph Smith’s usual style, Strang was excommunicated, first at an elders conference in Florence, Michigan, and again by the Twelve in Nauvoo.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > September 1979

Richard Lloyd Anderson

Richard Lloyd Anderson Ensign August 1979 Of the Book of Mormon’s eleven witnesses, seven were Whitmers by blood or marriage. The Book of Mormon translation was finished at the Whitmer home in Fayette; near it the Three Witnesses saw Moroni and the

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > August 1979

The excommunication did not occur until the following year when Dr. Williams was excommunicated at a conference presided over by Brigham Young since Joseph Smith was in Liberty Jail. He was rebaptized the next year, April 1840, and the mystery behind this excommunication has never been illuminated.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > January 1980

Simply, the practice of polygamy is grounds for excommunication. In fact, they had already been formally excommunicated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for pursuing "bizarre teachings and a lifestyle far afield from the teachings of the Church."

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Spencer W. Kimball

The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve have determined that the penalty for incest shall be excommunication. Also, one excommunicated for incest shall not be baptized again into the Church without the written permission of the First Presidency.

Gospel Library > Magazines > New Era > November 1980

 The abuse of a child awakens in us an intensity and breadth of emotion that is beyond adequate expression. Perhaps this crime moves us so personally because we remember what it was like to hold our own children for the first time — the

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The abuse of a child awakens in us an intensity and breadth of emotion that is beyond adequate expression. Perhaps this crime moves us so personally because we remember what it was like to hold our own children for the first time — the overwhelming

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The following is an edited transcript from the interview President Boyd K. Packer, acting president the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles — the second highest governing body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — gave for the PBS

News Releases & Stories

The reality and pain of my excommunication did not hit me until I returned to my family’s home with the news. But, because of my transgression and excommunication, I could not seal the holy baptismal contract by partaking of the sacrament.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > November 1988

Thomas G. Truitt, reference specialist, Church Historical Department Library It’s interesting that there’s been confusion on this matter, because the records are very clear: Martin Harris was indeed excommunicated from the Church, and he engaged for some time in apostate activities. This entire group had been excommunicated, the first four in the spring of 1838, and Martin Harris in December 1837.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > June 1979

Gordon B. Hinckley

Gordon B. Hinckley Ensign May 1986 My brethren and sisters, I greet you with love and sincere appreciation. I seek the direction of the Holy Spirit. Today is the birthday of the Church. It was organized 156 years ago, which was “eighteen hundred

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 1986

Gordon B. Hinckley

Sexual abuse of children on the part of fathers, or anyone else, has long been a cause for excommunication from the Church.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 1985