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What does it mean?
He claims bishops are obedient to his authority.
In plain terms
Bishops follow his direction.
What can you take from it?
Maintain strong control over religious leaders.

Where it applies

  • policy negotiations
  • public speeches

Putting it to work

  • ensure clergy alignment with government goals
  • use religious endorsement for legitimacy

Questions to consider

  • What are the limits of political control over religion?
  • How does this affect religious freedom?

Another view

Such control can provoke resistance from independent clergy.

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