It is often said that theological debates shouldn't be brought up in the church. Leave that to Seminary, they say. I wonder if these honor the Seminary, an institution of God, as much as the church.
Thus, on issues such as paedobaptism, baptism, election, music, etc., such debates are usually barricaded by a kind of immediate authority in churches.
Yes. It is the duty of believers to say: "Despite the arguments, we must abide by our local church policy." However, I believe it is not the church's duty to say this. The leadership of the church should instead defend its policy when challenged without cause.