[MarkBsnr]

So your dispute wouldn't be with us Protestants who do not share this linage belief. Rather it seems to me that there is a serious disconnect in the Catholic Church as to who exactly is in control.

Control? You mean who heads up the Church? Easy. Jesus Christ. The Alpha and Omega. The Chi Rho. Who heads up your church?

[HarleyD]

Control? You mean who heads up the Church? Easy. Jesus Christ.

Our Lord Jesus is the Great Shepherd who is head of all. Who comes next in that hierarchical structure and to what extent they have over your doctrine and your relationship to our Lord Jesus is opened for discussion.