jw.org FAQ, “How Do Jehovah's Witnesses Treat Those Who Used to Belong to Their Religion?”
“Previously, we referred to unrepentant wrongdoers as being disfellowshipped. But now we simply use the Bible's wording and refer to them as being removed from the congregation.”
Footnote b of the FAQ. The body states: 'So we do not socialize with someone who has been removed. However, we do not ignore him completely. We treat him with respect. He is welcome to attend our religious services, where he may be greeted by Jehovah's Witnesses.'
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Provenance and verification note for jw.org FAQ, How Do Jehovah's Witnesses Treat Those Who Used to Belong to Their Religion?
Confidence note. Opened on jw.org on 19 September 2026; footnote and body wording confirmed by the independent source auditor.
Corroborated by. src-w-2024-0800-study35-removed
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Accessed. 19 September 2026 · Source ID. src-jworg-faq-former-members