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Shawn McCraney argues against human-imposed accountability, suggesting that true faith is guided by a personal relationship with God rather than adherence to formal religious structures, which he believes often serve to control doctrine and uphold human traditions. Using historical examples, McCraney highlights the spiritual growth and liberty experienced by those who pursued a direct connection with Christ, free from organized religion's constraints, resulting in lives centered on love, freedom, and personal truth.

The Quakers emphasized ideals like peace, unity, and love without formal accountability structures, demonstrating that genuine spiritual accountability comes from within, guided by the Holy Spirit, rather than external religious authority. Criticism is directed at those who advocate for accountability yet engage in unchristian behavior, contrasting with groups like the Quakers and Anabaptists who remain true to their values without such structures.