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Obedience and Religion In September 1995 in Waco, Texas cult leader, David Koresh refused to submit to a government warrant. The members of the Branch Davidian, a sect that split away from the Seventh-Day Adventist church, had been excited into an anticipation of the end of the world. Following mostly the book of Revelations in the Bible, they focused on Armageddon and believed they would be a large part of it. They believed that the Branch Davidians would be the only ones to descend to heaven when God came. The obedience of this doomsday cult to the beliefs of Koresh, despite the warning signs, led to destruction and death of many members and their children. (Robinson, B. A., 1995) Obedience is the act of carrying out orders or conforming to certain beliefs. Being obedient is a very important part of religion. There are many different faiths and denominations that belong to religion. Followers of each religion possess different beliefs. There is a certain amount of unconditional obedience that comes with believing in a higher power, but individuals should approach this obedience with caution and critical thinking. There is a limit to how and when people should be obedient. People should allow their conscience to dictate. People have the capability to develop their own opinions and make their own decisions based upon their beliefs. Groups and peer pressure have a way of causing individuals to conform, therefore, it is important to make decisions as an individual.
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