Q & A: The “Can’t Talk” Rule (see note)
Q: The “can’t talk” rule? What’s that?
A: It’s an unwritten rule within evangelicalism and
most other religions.
Q: Why unwritten?
A: Because it’s devious and defenseless.
Q: Just what is the “can’t talk” rule?
A: Basically…. don’t speak contrary to Pastor
Whoever.
Q: And when I don’t agree with him?
A: If you hope to advance in the church, pretend
you do.
Q: If I share my concerns with others what reaction
might I expect?
A: Isolation…. persecution….. etcetera.
Q: Etcetera?
A: The pastor may suggest you find another church.
Q: A pastor would do that?
A: You will find out if you vocalize, for example,
your disdain for the tithe. Or query into his salary.
Q: How widespread is the “can’t talk” rule?
A: It’s as predominant as the fear of man.
Q: Is the fear of man a major factor within
evangelicalism.
A: The fear of man is prevalent in every religion.