This is what my argument would be..........
Isn't the act of announcing that someone is just like a thief etc. (therefore not allowed into paradise) a sanction in and of itself?
Also, when someone is DAd, sanctions occur when a person loses their privileges.
- Can't answer at meetings*
- Titles are lost at time of DA--pioneer, MS, etc., etc.*
- Men cannot carry microphones, serve as bookkeeper, etc.
- Can't go out in field service*
- Men cannot be considered the spiritual head of their families any more (right?)
- Men are not supposed to study with their kids*
- Can't participate in the ministry school*
*The moment the wts quoted scriptures in support of saying these things are pleasing to God--even obligatory--and "reaching out" is showing faith in God, they made them religious practices.