[LearsFool]

Based on Biblical history and a Biblical insight into the divine nature and character, I find it's dubious to assume that the Our Lord would let nigh unto 100% of His Church go disastrously astray for, say, 1500-2000 years.

Oh, nobody would disagree with you there. As has already been pointed out to you, you've erected a straw man to do battle against.

No, Jesus has always preserved His church - and always will - even against the powerful assaults of Catholicism. There have no doubt always been disciples faithful to Him, despite being outnumbered.

"If ye abide in my word, then are ye truly my disciples" - John 8:31

[Mrs. Don-o]

I just returned from the funeral of a dear student of mine, Sam, who died suddenly just one week short of his 50th birthday. I’m not going to be able to answer for much on FR today.

[Mrs. Don-o]

"Jesus has always preserved His church - and always will - even against the powerful assaults of Catholicism."

Actually, Lear's Fool, you are more correct about that than you know. You just have to change a few words:

"Jesus has always preserved His church - and always will - even against the powerful assaults of both apostates without, and foolish or wicked popes within."

"Infallibility" is essential precisely in order to protect the Church from the errors of popes. This puckish little cartoon is actually, no joke, how it works (sure to raise a smile and surely worth two minutes of your time):

How to Explain Papal Infallibility in Two Minutes (YouTube Link)