What are the disadvantages of obedience?

Answer 1

The problem with obedience is that the person or hierarchy that you are obeying may not be giving you the right orders or instructions to obey. You abdicate your own responsibility to make the right decisions, when you are perfectly obedient to another person. The classic example of this was the famous excuse offered by Nazis following WW II, that they were "only following orders". If you are ordered to do something that you know to be wrong, it is better to be disobedient. Of course, it is also true that in many cases it is quite correct to be obedient, since we often are given correct orders which will help us to succeed at whatever it is that we are doing. So as with all things in life, there is a balance. You have to use your judgment to know when it is better to obey, and when it is better to disobey.

Answer 2

Since this is in the religion section, I will assume you are talking about obedience to God. There are no disadvantages to being obedient to God. God, as our creator, knows what is best for us. As imperfect humans, we may not always see what is best, but God always knows.

Selfishness on the part of humans may make them believe that they are better off deciding everything for themselves, apart from God's direction but that is foolish thinking and leads to many pains in life.

Answer 3

One disadvantage of obedience is the potential for blind conformity, where individuals may follow orders without questioning their morality or consequences. This can lead to unethical behavior or harm to others if the authority figure's instructions are unjust. Additionally, excessive obedience can stifle critical thinking and individual autonomy, limiting personal growth and innovation. Lastly, blind obedience can perpetuate oppressive systems and inhibit social progress by discouraging resistance or challenging the status quo.

Answer 4

Well, friend, sometimes when we focus too much on obedience, we might lose sight of our own inner voice and creativity. It's important to balance following rules with listening to our own intuition. Remember, mistakes can lead to beautiful new discoveries on our journey.

Answer 5

Oh honey, where do I start? The disadvantages of obedience include losing your independence, stifling your creativity, and blindly following orders without questioning them. It's like being a puppet on a string, honey, ain't nobody got time for that!

Answer 6

Creating a negative Karmic footprint

Answer 7

What are d disadvantage of obedience