text: Not entirely accurate.  Ever hear of the Hogan Schism?
  
  The problem is not getting to dictate what happens in the temporal affairs.  The problem, at least in this country, is that the ones who control the money wind up practically speaking controlling the institution.  
  
  Just ask Protestant pastors about this.  I have seen many a Protestant pastor unfairly and unjustly destroyed by these people--who think that because they are elected to this board of Trustees that fact makes them God. This includes men and women pastors.
  
  What happens if offerings begin to dwindle--and the trustees blame the pastor's preaching, his or her leadership, etc?  In the Protestant Church, the pastor is essentially hired to grow the congregation, not necessarily preach the Gospel.  Preaching the Gospel is fine--but that takes a back seat to growing the Church and bringing in more money.  
  
  We can create a Trustee system in the Church--but it would have to be clear that they are not the boss of the priest.