There you sit in the pews and listen to their political views. While the sermon is regulated to second tier status. A captive audience by those claiming to represent a higher authority.
But you came as you are requested just to hear their thoughts. Being bought by a higher price goes into the closet. Because the blood is only mentioned at certain avenues. A captive audience you are without challenging their point.
Why? Cause they limit challenged by using the word obedience. Another way of silencing you.