Those at Geist proclaimed that the ELCA was undermining the authority of scripture.

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Was I, in fact, undermining my authority as a Forbes writer, and employee or a woman to be reckoned with by gleefully highlighting my femaleness?

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Labour leader Ed Miliband said the Conservatives were divided over Europe and the prime minister was "being dragged to the exit door" by backbenchers and certain cabinet ministers who were "undermining his authority" by urging an "in-out referendum" on the UK's future in Europe.

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First, because amateurs would have even more reason to defy the ban, further undermining the USGA's authority.

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One hard reality is the emergence of transcontinental alliances of liberals and conservatives, undermining the ancient Christian principle that in each geographical area only one bishop should have authority.

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