But by attending a church are we not putting ourselves under that person’s authority? How many people ever question that authority?
>>But by attending a church are we not putting ourselves under that person’s authority? How many people ever question that authority?
You provisionally put yourself under their authority, but it is our duty as Christians to be sure that the teacher is legitimate. This is why we are called to read and study the bible on our own. It is the basis for the book of Galatians. It is the source of the Reformation.
nearly any group has an organizational structure chosen by the group itself.
If you wish to be a member/part of the group you will need to abide by the rules the group decides upon and to follow the leadership chosen by the group.
A church is no different.
The membership choses a pasture that reflects their beliefs. That pastor preaches those same beliefs from the pulpit and backs them up with references to the bible. Anyone in the membership who doesn’t like what is being preached ... can chose to leave... or can try to replace the paster with another closer to their beliefs.
Happens all the time.
No. Attendance does not mean by default submission to any one human being.
How many people ever question that authority?
This one does.