In praise of bureaucracies -- in the government and church

In praise of bureaucracies -- in the government and church
Trump is an authoritarian, not a libertarian. He wants compliance. This gives permission to hierarchist to operate unchecked. Hierarchists speak with one voice, even when members believe the voice is wrong.

Hierarchies ignore facts and defend the authority of the leaders. Scaring medical personnel, who have likely acquired immunity, to keep wearing PPE, is part of that. So is holding back on antibody testing when doing so would end the authority to impose social distancing. Members who know better face group pressure and risk punishment if they tell the truth.

Eucharist is a celebration of unity in the community and between the individual and God. It's original practice in "the Way" was based on Shabatt and Seder, both of which were family, not priestly practice. The counterargument against going back to this practice, or not ordaining women, is an excuse, not a reason.  Punishing priests who argue is the same organizational pathology.

Arguing from authority is a logical fallacy. Defending the organization is about what is licit, not what is valid or necessary. At home Eucharist would be a good thing in the time of SARS-2 (nee COVID 19). For the Church, ordaining women is a good thing for the group. Leadership objections based in self protection do not negate this.