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Excommunication and interdiction were feared because they represented severe spiritual consequences that could isolate individuals or entire communities from the church and its sacraments, which were believed to be necessary for salvation. This disconnection from the church could lead to social ostracism and a loss of moral and spiritual guidance. Additionally, these actions often carried political ramifications, weakening a person's or ruler's authority and influence within society. The threat of excommunication or interdiction effectively served as a powerful tool for maintaining control and obedience within the church and among its followers.

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Catholic AnswerExcommunication and Interdiction were used in the medieval Church the same as they are today - to save people's souls. These are the most extreme punishments used to bring people to their senses, and only used in the most extreme cases. Excommunication is used to deny a person access to the sacraments, except of course, confession; interdiction denies the sacraments to a whole area or country. Though relatively rare, excommunication today is much more common as several very serious sins, such as procuring a successful abortion, incur automatic excommunication.


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