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What is the official term for being expelled from the church?

  • Impeachment

  • Excommunication

  • Disfellowship

  • Banishment

Answer

Excommunication is the official term for being expelled from a religious organization, typically as a form of punishment for violating its rules or teachings. It involves the individual being excluded from participating in religious rituals, sacraments, and other activities within the community. Excommunication is considered a severe penalty and is usually reserved for serious offenses or persistent disobedience to the religious authority.
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