A church is known by how closely it follows the precepts laid out in God's word.
Rome fails that test in a variety of areas. Alchemy, coercion and doctrines of fallible men do not constitute Christ's church. Rome obscures what Christ has revealed to babes...
"Be not afraid; only believe." - Mark 5:36
How closely people adhere to the truth might also be a consideration. You, along with one other, posted agreement with post 334 (your post 350). Post 346, which I called to your attention in 358, destroys what you affirmed to be true. If you can’t be depended upon to sniff out comparatively accessible historical truth, how can you be depended upon to lead people when it comes to walking by faith, not by sight. Back up 334 or quit pontificating.