In THIS world, probably not. The religious priests are actually less judgemental and more foregiving than elders. Elders are truly "wolves in sheeps covering." They eat the flock alive. And spit them out!!!!!!
In the REAL spiritual , Jaheshua our TRUE "Priest" would never disfellowship, shun, treat as dead any family or people for that matter. He forgave, showed mercy, compassion, pity, and unconditional love despite what individuals were practicing in their daily lives. He truly showed unconditional love, set the example for all of us, showed us what our heavenly father is REALLY like (not man) and left ALL judgement calls up to His father. Never was hypocritical, and reminded us constantly that whatever we measure out, it will be the same in return. SO be careful!!!!!! And we all truly have a lot we want overlooked by foregiveness. I know MY debt is great!!!!!!!!!
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