Yeah, well, my SIL insists (probably taught by her pastor) that the Catholic Church is the Scarlet Whore of Babylon. It seems pretty clear.
To her, I mean.
I always get a laugh out of other so called Christians when they criticize the RCC,they use the Book that the RCC and the Orthodox decided was the Word of God,and inspired by God, as being truly the word, and inspired by God, when in fact they are believing in the Bishops of the RC and Orthodox church (while they were united until the year 1,000.
I have reconciled myself to the fact that I will never, ever understand how intelligent, educated people can believe any of this stuff. What was the point of the last three thousand years of civilization, if you can’t become President of the United States unless you assure the voters that you sincerely believe in these ancient tribal myths?
Politics is a fickle business. Even if the people like your (professed) religious beliefs, they’ll still make fun of your appearance or the way you talk or your serial adultery. Go figure.