Much of the corruption of the RCC also preceded the Reformation -- the mariolatry dates from as early as the 6th century -- and that corruption It was the cause and necessity of it. I don't know whether Luther discarded the scholastics, but I sure have. I find more value in the pagan philosophers (who didn't know of Christ) than in the scholastics (who purported knew of Him and ignored Him).
ouch. You said that well. I imagine how the Holy Spirit is much more grieved by those who say they know Him, and hear His voice when they have refused to know Him well, and refused to do as His voice commands.
Sad thing is, I've seen a lot of accuse me of "Satanistic" ideas and leanings...just because I propose ideas different than theirs.