The root of the snake in the Vatican goes back to around 300 or so--when pride consumed the Bishop of Rome such that he decided to wage a successful political conquest demanding that all other Bishops kowtow to him as the supreme potentate. Pride being the thing that got satan kicked out of Heaven, it was a masterful stroke on the part of satan to garner such a level of control over such a massive 'Christian' institution so early on.
Alas, Protestants have little room to take comfort. About any congregation older than around a year and a half with a leader with any significant degree of RAD (Attachment Disorder) is usually fairly consumed with similar levels and types of pride.
And they all are more addicted to building their own personal kingdoms than Christ's Kingdom.
It’s definitely a salt and pepper world! Thanks for the insight.