The King, the King; Long will the KING. Lord Pontifex Maximus, the Pope Ted. In perusing Dr. Knight's lengthy past history of the happenings in the SDA Church relative to formation of the General Conference (GC), the Church grew, even under almost impossible odds, with the Whites ministering, with other notables. The serious problems began when the various segments exerted their positions, and contended for more recognition of their input to the organization. As long as these various entities contributed to the whole, the organization continued to grow and expand, especially in Medical Services, and publishing, and the missions. However when the GC   was voted in, the Kingly powers were set in motion. Which Ellen White was opposed to. This brings us to the present, whereby Pope Ted, in his message of UNITY, is promoting just the opposite effect on the Church.  >>>>>>