Word of Wisdom

Early Church Discipline Systems (1830s–1840s) In the early Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, disciplinary systems were far simpler than today. During the 1830s and 1840s, church members were either “in fellowship” or “cut off.” There were no formal stages such as probation or disfellowshipment. Because of this, individuals could be excommunicated and later … Read more