An essential point that you make clearly and succinctly. Either one would provide, in my view, a suitable modern replacement for the Whore of Babylon
Although neither could be accused of drinking the blood of saints because it could be easily argued that neither has any notion of what sainthood means, both have gone out of their way to work toward the downfall of all humanity, with all of the power at their disposal.. Thank GOD that they were ultimately unsuccessful although their hideous legacy continues to fester throughout the West.