face, protecting norms, etc. The Church tries to protect the individual who has committed the sin, but also tries to ensure that those who have been affected, or sinned against, are aware that the Church has not turned a blind eye to the sin. If you want to see forgiveness and mercy come sit in on a counsel and see all the love, support, encouragement, and help that is shown in trying to help a person repent.

As for Joe, Ula, and Francis, the Honor Code tried to help them in every way and some options are still open, but when a student athlete must leave the school reporters want some answer. The Church's response is to just say that the student has left the school, even with the case of Brandon Davies. BYU did not release what the cause of HC violation was.