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Obedience and agency

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• Mormonism and independent thought

The Church of Jesus Christ and independent thought

Summary: It is claimed that the Church teaches that we should not exercise independent thought. "When our leaders speak, the thinking has been done."

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• Question: For Latter-day Saints, when our leaders speak, has the thinking been done?
• Question: Why did President Tanner say: "When the prophet speaks the debate is over"?
• LDS Newsroom: "Belief in prophets and apostles at the head of the Church does not mean that members blindly follow their leaders"

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?

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• Question: In Mormonism, how do I know when I should confess a sin to my bishop?

Old Testament penalties for disobedience

Summary: Why are Old Testament penalties for disobedience so harsh?

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• Question: Why are Old Testament penalties for disobedience so harsh?
• 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"