excommunicate
The word is 'excommunicated'. If a person says or does things publicly that are against the teachings of the church they can be excommunicated. It means being cut off from membership with the church. In practical terms these days, this only amounts to a cutting off from the church where one was a member. Many churches do not practice this anyway, but when it is done it often simply results in the person going to another church which doesn't discipline its members. This of course defeats the purpose, which is to lead the person to repentance.
Excommunication
No, Watchman Nee did not have his arms cut off. The story of his arms being cut off is a misconception. He was a prominent Chinese Christian author and church leader who endured imprisonment for his faith but did not suffer such an extreme physical mutilation. His legacy remains focused on his writings and teachings rather than any physical injuries.
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The outcasts (or osu) wanted to be admitted into the Christian Church.The pastor admitted the outcasts in, at first the converts shunned them, but then they accepted them. The pastor also made the outcasts cut their hair off like the other men.
The Orthodox Church is not a denomination. The Orthodox Church is the original Christian church, founded by Jesus Christ and His apostles. "Denominations" are the Christian groups which trace their histories back to splitting off from the Orthodox faith.
No, Galileo Galilei did not have his fingers cut off. However, he did face persecution from the Catholic Church for his support of the heliocentric model of the solar system, which challenged the Church's view at the time.
The Roman Catholic Church is a type of Christian Church.
A true Christian is usually called a Protestant. So a Christian church would be called a Protestant church.
Yes, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints is a Christian church.
A true Christian is usually called a Protestant. So a Christian church would be called a Protestant church.
The pope is the leader of the Christian Church but is only recognized as such by the Catholic Church.