For
Blind obedience leads to abuse of power and manipulation.
Against
Respect for spiritual authority keeps communities united.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. It's why accountability is important.”
“It’s a violation of God’s word to make men the Lord of our conscience.”
“We are supposed to respect the elders of the church and follow their lead”
“If the Bible says to appoint elders and submit to them (in Christ) etc then we had best obey. The instruction is clear.”