Disfellowshipping or shunning as applied and directed by the Governing Body is unscriptural. It can lead to severe mental anguish and harm among families and individuals affected. This is especially so with the very strict shunning policy that is suggested in videos and broadcasts which then follows. Sadly, these policies have led to many suicides. The Governing Body’s teachings on this subject are analysed from a scriptural point of view to see if they really have a strong basis in the Bible.