excommunication and spiritual authority
Excommunication refers to the formal expulsion or deprivation of someone's membership in a religious community or body, usually due to serious disobedience or violation of religious teachings. Spiritual authority, on the other hand, is the power or influence granted to religious leaders or institutions to guide, teach, and enforce religious doctrines and practices within a community.
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