I don't get the transition from mainline Protestantism is in shambles, so "they" attacked the [Catholic] Church. What is that about Rick? Are you saying Rick that mainline Protestantism was already dead, so the "Satanic" "they" then moved on to finish that branch of Christianity which was still alive, to wit, the Catholic Church?
Given that I am a mainline Protestant, that was a particularly obnoxious remark to me. Apparently, in the 21st century, you have to have Medieval views in order to remain incorruptible as a Christian. According to Rick, anyway....