So "Those observing such changes may conclude that the transgressor did not commit a sin that incurs death." Is the whole freaking congregation judges now? Geesh - that's really sickening!
Anyhow - who the hell are they to tell anybody who they can and can't pray for? Jesus said to have love for your fellow man didn't he? But, oh yeah - that's right - the poor DF'd jimbo guy over there is SUPPOSED to be treated like he is DEAD. Now how the hell do you pray for a dead guy? Hmmmmmmmmmm.