How can you get kicked out of the Mormon faith?

Answer 1

There is no need to try to be kicked out of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) because you can leave voluntarily. However, the church does follow the practice of excommunication and has guidelines in place for church discipline.

The following actions could lead to a person being excommunicated from the Church:

· Having any sexual relationship outside of a legal heterosexual marriage

· Being convicted of a felony (or equivalent) charge

· Performing physical, verbal, or sexual abuse

· Open apostasy or public criticism of the Church and its leadership

These actions aren't always grounds for excommunication, however. Local Church authorities faced with a situation analyze both the individual and the circumstances. Often, the individual will face a period of disfellowshipment (withheld the right to hold a position in the Church or to participate in Church ordinances) rather than be excommunicated entirely. Both excommunicated and disfellowshipped members are welcome and encouraged to participate in church services and activities, and may work with Church leaders to have their full membership in the Church re-instated.

AnswerExcommunication is the term used to describe what happens when a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often misnamed the Mormon Church) is stripped of his or her membership and is no longer considered a member of the Church.

There are a few things that could result in excommunication, such as becoming involved in activities which are antagonistic towards the Church, committal of serious sin, such as adultery, or practicing polygamy. Each case that could result in excommunication, however, is treated on an individual basis by the person's bishop. If the situation is serious enough to possibly result in excommunication, the matter will be taken up by a council and reviewed by a Church court.

It is important to note that excommunication is a part of the repentance process and releases the individual from his or her covenants. This makes the consequences for their poor choices less severe, which should make the repentance process easier to bear. Any member who is excommunicated will be welcomed back with open arms once they have repented and taken the necessary steps to be forgiven of their sins.

We are all sinners and are all dependent upon Jesus Christ to intercede on our behalf. All sinners are loved, but the sins themselves cannot be tolerated. Faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints apply the healing and cleansing power of the atonement of Jesus Christ in their daily lives. More serious sins require a more intense healing process, and sometimes excommunication is a necessary part of that.