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?
YEP, Such quotes indicate that the word is not to be taken in its literal or conventional meaning. Because we on FR are continually challenged as you have done, that unless a statement is "Official", from "LDS-approved sources" it is to be disregarded.
From your post #45 on this thread, "What can I say about anonymous anecdotes describing incidents I did not witness, involving persons I do not know? I would prefer to hear the other side(s) of the story before commenting."...If it ain't official it's to be disregarded..in your own words.
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?
You are still trying to deny that mormons shun. Nitpick all you like, rail against "unofficial" sources, twist my words all you like, and reframe your arguments endlessly, unless you are willing to go to This site and enter "shun" in the search function, (Lurkers, take a look) and then accept these stories as valid, I'm through with this particular conversation.
If you think this debate between us has convinced ANYONE that shunning does not take place in mormonism, rest on your laurels.