I was turned in to the elders by my ex-wife when I started to question this doctrine.
I told the elders the only reason I questioned it was because I was reading one of my childrens home schooled history books and was shocked to see something other than what I thought was fact.
When they asked my the loyalty questions, I said the GB was probably correct, but if not, i'm sure Jah would provide new light.
That kept them from going any further with sanctions.