Objective authority refers to a source that is considered reliable and trustworthy due to its factual accuracy, unbiased presentation of information, and adherence to established standards. Full definition
We also readily defer to the allegedly impersonal or objective authority of science — to those who say «studies show» instead of «I think.» (firstthings.com)
Therefore, whenever the Bible has been made the final authority in the literal sense, or in the sense of the open, public appeal to it as objective authority, there has arisen in the church division upon division. (religion-online.org)
There IS no objective authority, (or there wouldn't be 30,000 sects of Christianity). (religion.blogs.cnn.com)