We all have examples of extremes, but getting back to the OP, Matt asked:
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Are any of you aware of any documents or books or other resources that would have something like a "Christians Bill of Rights" besides the BCO of a respective denomination?
Certainly we have lots of articles on church members responsibilities to obey leadership etc. But what about the rights we have as Christians not to be disciplined over matters of conscience?
Certainly the WCF is helpful. Any other ideas?
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I am not aware of any other documents, books or resources. The question I would ask is, what authority does an elder or pastor have that is beyond their confession or the clear teaching of scripture? How much authority does and elder or pastor possess? When is the line crossed? I don't think the church needs another document. We have the bible and, subordinate to the scriptures, we have the confessions. Denominations may have additional distinctives. Do we need more rules than these?