Rather, it conforms to the example set forth in the Bible. In fact, baptism actually means immersion. The local church is autonomous. Christ is the head of the church. We should obey God rather than man.
All believers are part of the priesthood.
This means we need no intermediary priest between us and God. We can pray to God directly, and ask Him directly to forgive us our sins or help us in time of need. We can worship God in private. The Bible is the believers' sole rule for faith and practice. Even the pastor's sermons must be scrutinized in the light of God's Word.