Self-proclaimed religious authorities who decree laws in the name of God and expect others to submit and obey without question are the worst. Far worse than a totalitarian authority is a totalitarian authority who claims to speak for God. Expose all such people, and bear their lashings if you must in order to defy their false authority.
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