'Felt obliged' is a feeling from inside, so that does not seem right. However, I'm not sure what you mean by 'religious decree'—is it a part of one's faith, or is it a demand of the church organization?
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soheil1a religious decreeDo you mean a commandment, namely, a precept of a religion or a religious duty?