ekskommunikasjon
Ekskommunikasjon is the act of being formally excluded from the fellowship or membership of a church or other religious community. This practice is found in various religious traditions, though the specific procedures, reasons, and consequences can differ significantly.
In some Christian denominations, excommunication is a severe spiritual penalty reserved for grave offenses such as
Historically, excommunication has carried significant social and political weight, particularly in societies where religious and civil
The concept of exclusion from a religious community is not limited to Christianity. Other religions may have