Again, I refer you to post #23...what I actually wrote was "Not an "official" practice by LDS, but shunning "apostates" is common."
"Not an "official" practice by LDS, but shunning "apostates" is common."
Alas, other posts were unclear that you were referring to some Mormons, not the Church in general. I am glad we have cleared up the ambiguity.
But why the scare quotes ("official")? Such quotes indicate that the word is not to be taken in its literal or conventional meaning.
Well, is shunning an official LDS practice or not? If not, do the leaders of the Church nevertheless approve of the practice unofficially? Or do members engage in the practice against the counsel of their leaders?
And how common is common? Are Mormons more likely than others to avoid persons who disagree with them? Are we more inclined to be rude, inconsiderate, or insensitive than other religious groups?