The term 'Elder' just gives them validation that they're in the correct religion. It's all arbitrary nonsense. The whole thing is a fiction made up by deluded mental cases.
I was a good Elder though. I wasn't liked because I wanted to actually help the 'flock' despite the real need for money over love. I was naive beyond words.
I wouldn't piss in a Governing body's ear if their brain was on fire. I learned too late.
Hey ho.