Christian orthodoxy leads to orthopraxis.
Allen encourages church members to live free of sin. He also acknowledges an early marriage that he had kept quiet, a marriage that produced two children whom he long ago left behind. But what they have given Allen in exchange is control. As the pastor, Allen authorizes courtships between church members and approves marriages for girls from the congregation as young as 14. He promotes isolationism among church members, encouraging them to live within walking distance of one another and discouraging them from voting.