Awake!, “The Bible’s Viewpoint: Why Disfellowshipping Is a Loving Arrangement”
“Most people agree that religions need some sort of discipline. But many view excommunication as a relic from the past”
Awake! rationale piece defending disfellowshipping as loving discipline.
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Provenance and verification note for Awake!, The Bible’s Viewpoint: Why Disfellowshipping Is a Loving Arrangement
Confidence note. Re-opened by the independent source auditor on 19 September 2026: the online library's reference g96 9/8 pp. 26-27 confirms the 8 September 1996 issue; page markers and wording confirmed.
Notes. Issue date confirmed 19 September 2026.
Accessed. 19 September 2026 · Source ID. src-g-1996-0908-loving-arrangement