items 2, 3, and 4 are pretty self explanatory, so I want to focus on item 1. What does it mean to "act in clear, open, and deliberate public opposition to the Church or its leaders?LDS church handbook wrote:As used here, apostasy refers to member who:
1, Repeatedly act in clear, open, and deliberate public opposition to the Church or its leaders.
2. Persist in teaching as Church doctrine information that is not Church doctrine after they have been corrected by their bishop or a higher authority.
3. Continue to follow the teachings of apostate sects (such as those that advocate plural marriage) after being corrected by their bishop or a higher authority.
4. Formally join another church and advocate its teachings.
On Brent's excommunication thread, there are plenty of forum participants who are in agreement with those who excommunicated Brent. I specifically want to hear from you. Can you tell me specific acts that warrant excommunication? Can you give examples of public opposition?
What can we say in public? Can we have any disagreement with church leaders at all? If we can, where is the line? I ask these questions in all honesty. I really hope to hear from you who agree that Brent should have been ex-ed. For those who respond, please use specific statements, not generalities. Thank you.