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|summary=Critics charge that the Church teaches that we should not exercise independent thought and that "When our leaders speak, the thinking has been done." | |summary=Critics charge that the Church teaches that we should not exercise independent thought and that "When our leaders speak, the thinking has been done." | ||
| − | | | + | |L1=Question: In Mormonism, when our leaders speak, has the thinking been done? |
| − | | | + | |L2=Question: Why did President Tanner say: "When the prophet speaks the debate is over"? |
| − | | | + | |L3=Question: What happens when a Mormon criticizes Church leaders? |
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|subject= Bishops and confession of sin | |subject= Bishops and confession of sin | ||
|summary=I understand that some sins need to be discussed with my bishop, and other sins can be resolved on my own with the Lord. How do I know when I should talk to my bishop? | |summary=I understand that some sins need to be discussed with my bishop, and other sins can be resolved on my own with the Lord. How do I know when I should talk to my bishop? | ||
| − | | | + | |L1=Question: In Mormonism, how do I know when I should confess a sin to my bishop? |
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|subject=Old Testament penalties for disobedience | |subject=Old Testament penalties for disobedience | ||
|summary=Why are Old Testament penalties for disobedience so harsh? | |summary=Why are Old Testament penalties for disobedience so harsh? | ||
| − | | | + | |L1=Question: Why are Old Testament penalties for disobedience so harsh? |
| − | | | + | |L2=JPS Torah Commentary: Deuteronomy: "Filial insubordination is a grave offense because respect and obedience toward parents is regarded as the cornerstone of all order and authority" |
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Contents
Obedience and agency
Authoritarianism and Church leaders
Summary: Critics charge that the Church teaches that we should not exercise independent thought and that "When our leaders speak, the thinking has been done."Jump to Subtopic:
- Question: In Mormonism, when our leaders speak, has the thinking been done?
- Question: Why did President Tanner say: "When the prophet speaks the debate is over"?
- Question: What happens when a Mormon criticizes Church leaders?
- "Prophets"