Tom,
I just think that 'heretic' is such as strong word to use about little lambs who have gone astray. I favour the idea of restoring such 'in the spirit of meekness' lest we be found commiting a greater sin, and that of passing the weight of eternal damnation on souls that are escaping but caught in something we can clearly see. It is always the matter of the old 2 x 4 that scatcheth the eyeball and causeth one to poke out the eye of the weaker one in the faith. After all we are in the ministry of saving and restoring, not discouraging and damning. Then who am I to pass judgment on such fine scholars as yourselves who spend many hours counselling and encouraging those who wander into cyberheaven. Then again, cyberheaven can get a little crowded when the elitest spirit is dominant, I am just saying open your hearts fellas, Jesus forgave and we aught to 70 x 7. No?