Young and his supporters say the interviews where youth are asked if they’re following the law of chastity led to inappropriate conversations and shaming. In his summons to the disciplinary hearing, church leaders told Young he was facing excommunication because he encouraged others to vote against church leaders and because he organized more than one public action that expressed opposition. The youth interviews usually happen twice a year starting at 12. In June, the faith, for the first time, posted the list of questions lay leaders are supposed to ask during the interviews. Mormon leaders say the interviews are an important way for bishops to get to know youth better and determine their religious habits and obedience to God.

Source: National Post September 16, 2018 19:41 UTC