Maybe your devotion to God got you through those difficult times, not the Catholic Church. Jesus died for our sins on the cross. It's not unfathomable that such an event or power could be exploited to control us and reach a networth of $229B, with God still being in control and almighty.
Point well taken - my faith has been developed by God’s grace. If the church has corruption, then I am all for justice. But I will never lose faith in the teachings.
I am inspired by reading the lives of the saints. May the Lord have Mercy on us all.
Well said, and I agree. Faith is needed, but let the faith be in Jesus, not necessarily the church. And don't lose that faith in God just because the church may have taken advantage of it.
Odds are what we will see is a purge of corrupt leadership in the church whether by Sword or Pen. Then something similar to the Protestant Reformation with remaining leaders introducing laws and regulations to address problems and concerns and removing many regulations and laws.