Neither is the cause of the problems. The problems already endemic within Catholicism are what permitted both of them to be established in the first place.
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Well metmom, since you obviously consider yourself to be very knowledgeable concerning those “endemic” problems, don’t be coy, please share your soul-saving knowledge with me and the hundreds of millions of other deluded Catholic and Orthodox folks who are now on the road to hell!
Why change the subject?
If you disagree with the cause and effect scenario, why?
And if the problems weren’t endemic in Catholicism, how did V2 and the current pope become established?
After all, it was Catholic hierarchy that was responsible for both of them. If the hierarchy was as straight on as y’all claim, then where did V2 and Francis come from and how were they established in Catholicism?
They WERE voted in, right?
First, come to a saving knowledge of Christ and trust in Him and only Him for your salvation.
No amount of good works will save you.
When you pray, pray only to God. Not departed people who may or may not be in Heaven but purgatory...as per Roman Catholicism, but not Scripture.
If you wear one of the scapulars, miraculous medals, medals of saints, etc....toss them in the garbage. Those are false man-made idols.
Start reading your Bible daily.
Find a bible believing church in your area and begin attending.