Hi Frenchy: There is no real Biblical basis for DFing. The ONLY example of any congregational action was stated by the Apostle Paul in 1st and then 2nd Corinthians. Paul "recommended" removal of the wicked man who made notorius sin by having sex with his stepmother. But, when it was time to accept the man back, Paul said the the reproof by the "Majority" is sifficient. Evidently, total shunning and total reproof was not practiced among early Christyians, not even at the recommnedation by Paul. It was a matter of conscience.I object to DFing by the JWs because they claim to be a Christian organization, but they do not practice Christianity, and DFing is not a Christian practice. If the JWs said they were not Christian, but a secular group, then they could DF all they want. But then, I never would have joined them had they not deceived me about their Christian claims. - Amazing 