Does holy scripture have any play in this, or is it all about church heirarchy?
Consider that an over dependence on apostolic succession and extra-scriptural revelation may be at the root of the church’s current unholy upheaval.
Everything that the article discussed is rooted in scripture as described fully in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. You should read it sometime, it is the ONLY fully articulated and fully scritptural explanation of Christian doctrine (not Catholic, but Christian) that I am aware of.
This article was merely a logical dissection of the arguments of a few old hippie nuns who are still fighting the Vietnam war and protesting Richard Nixon.
Consider that an over dependence on apostolic succession and extra-scriptural revelation may be at the root of the church’s current unholy upheaval.
Perhaps you and all chrstians should consider the possibility that the current crisis in chrstianity (continually "evolving," updating, and changing) dates back to the "new covenant" itself, wherein everything G-d had ever said was allegedly nullified and replaced with a completely new religion.
Why does no one get this?
It has EVERYTHING to do with the Deposit of Faith, the Revealed Word of God comprised by Holy Scripture and Holy Tradition. The Catholic documents referenced in this article explain what the documents mean and how we are to live our lives in accordance with God's plan for our Salvation.
Peace be with you
The big play is the inability of many to comprehend the written word.