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Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah
We were definitely taught not to poke our noses in anyone's business when they went to have fellowship with the elders.
I was once brought into that fellowship room and told that "I had two strikes against me". This was a shock. I didn't have a clue that I had one strike and now they are telling me I already have two, and yet I still didn't have a clue what these two strikes were or how I got them.
I am guessing that I was never excommunicated in part because of Jane A, the elders were keenly aware of the price involved. Also, I did all of my speaking in the meetings, so everyone in the church was well aware of what I was saying, it is much harder to mug someone who is standing in a spotlight where 200 people can see. Also, for as much intimidation as I received from the "LSM faithful" I received twice as much support from the silent majority in the church.
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ZNP, how you ended the post is how I perceive why the elders don't want to tell it to the church. That is also why it tends to be a private matter restricted to 10-12 elders and deacons. As I expect as a private matter it's not to bring shame to the individual. If I was the individual being disciplined in private, I would want the matter to be a church matter. Point being no questions and no misunderstandings. Just as you said ZNp, it's much more difficult to mug someone when there's 200 other people watching.