That all definitely makes sense. I've heard of a few sects doing shunning and segregation of members perceived to have sinned. It's a horrid practice that I assume is better serving to drive people away than encouraging them to come back. But your community abusing you like that can have a potent enmeshment effect too. Especially if the relationship was always perceived as close and good.
Thanks for talking about it. Seems a good group to avoid.
Yeah no need to go that far for a forum reply. I can dig if I feel compelled lol