I think that what I was talking about was that as a woman…
“I think that what I was talking about was that as a woman growing up in a Mormon tradition in Salt Lake City, Utah, we were taught - and we are still led to believe - that the most important value is obedience. But that obedience in the name of religion or patriotism ultimately takes our souls. So I think it's this larger issue of what is acceptable and what is not; where do we maintain obedience and law and where do we engage in civil disobedience - where we can cross the line physically and metaphorically and say, "No, this is no longer appropriate behavior."”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Obedience to authority can suppress personal conscience, prompting the need for civil disobedience when values conflict.
In simple terms: Blind obedience can harm the soul; question authority.
Key Takeaway
Know when to obey and when to resist.
Themes
obedience
conscience
civil disobedience
values
authority
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- religious community
- political protest
- workplace ethics
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
moral autonomy
ethical resistance
personal integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- When does obedience become harmful?
- How can one safely resist unjust directives?
A Different Perspective
Obedience may be necessary for social order, limiting dissent.