While it is true that the Reformation and subsequent Enlightenment divided the Christian people into sects, denominations, the reason for the reformation was the absolute travesty Catholicism, particularly the papacy and clergy, had become, where it cared less for scripture and more about doctrine politics and dogma. Without the reformation, the Bible would not have been translated into languages people could read, so that they could read for themselves the power of Christ. While we see much of the same problem with Catholics today, there are many many Protestants who know the living word and truth of God, to bring them in closer fellowship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
And to you! I like what Charles Coulombe said on this very topic: “ The East will tolerate any amount of schism, but no heresy. The West will tolerant any amount of heresy, but no schism. We desperately need each other.”
While it is true that the Reformation and subsequent Enlightenment divided the Christian people into sects, denominations, the reason for the reformation was the absolute travesty Catholicism, particularly the papacy and clergy, had become, where it cared less for scripture and more about doctrine politics and dogma. Without the reformation, the Bible would not have been translated into languages people could read, so that they could read for themselves the power of Christ. While we see much of the same problem with Catholics today, there are many many Protestants who know the living word and truth of God, to bring them in closer fellowship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The Bible was already translated into other languages, and distributed as much as the technology of that time could allow. The further distribution was inevitable with the printing press. https://catholicexchange.com/the-untold-story-of-how-catholics-first-translated-scripture-into-english
There's more than two options. Eastern Orthodoxy exists. It is THE God Tier of Christianity.
I am actually Russian Orthodox
Mmm. Points taken. And Blessed Lent to you! Gospodi Pomiluy Nas.
And to you! I like what Charles Coulombe said on this very topic: “ The East will tolerate any amount of schism, but no heresy. The West will tolerant any amount of heresy, but no schism. We desperately need each other.”