I am not trying to start a flame war with Protestants and Catholics...what I meant was, and I think history bears me out here, is that Luther recognized some real, deep seated problems within the Roman church.
He didn’t start out trying to break away, but to make the church more closely resemble the vision of Christ and the disciples.
When that didn’t happen, I think because of Rome’s intransigence, we had a deep and lasting schism.
Today, the Christian church (all elements, imo) has charlatans and those who compromise with the world’s philosophy....and the Church OUGHT to withdraw from these wicked men (like Paul told the church in Corinth to do) and get back to true spiritual worship.
I hope that explains what I meant. :)
he was wrong then.....and still is!!