The phrase
"church authority" refers to the power and control that certain leaders or institutions within a religious organization have over its members. They have the ability to make important decisions, set rules, and enforce them within the church community.
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Sentences with «church authority»
- Many other implications could be identified, such as greater questioning of church authority and a greater sense of connectivity between members of a faith across great distances. (nakedpastor.com)
- There are many reasons why church authorities are reluctant to change official teaching or to allow dissent. (religion-online.org)
- Academy conversions will take place only if the relevant church authority is satisfied that the school's religious character will be maintained. (schoolsweek.co.uk)
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