Depends which ones you listen to. Officially evangelical type churches are not considered ‘churches’ in the proper sense,” Dominus Iesus, 2000), though they are considered separated brethren as long as they baptized and are ignorant that Rome is the one true church, which she declares she is, but which requires submission to her to be assured of.
This is exactly why the Catholic church is wrong on all doctrine in the Bible regarding Grace Salvation and In Christ Truths:
Characteristics of a cult:
1) They claim to be the **true** church. Dominus Iesus, 2000: they are considered separated brethren as long as they baptized and are ignorant that Rome is the one true church
2) If a person leaves the **true** church they risk eternal damnation in hell. requires submission to her to be assured of [salvation]
3) They have an anointed hierarchy. a Pope, which is forbidden by Matthew 23:9 and Exodus 20
4) This hierarchy regardless of how corrupt is impervious to reform by action of the common laity.
5) Salvation is through the ministration of the **true** sacraments by their **true** priesthood. Of course if a member leaves the true sacraments and true priesthood he is in danger of eternal damnation. Christ alone is our High Priest - Hebrews 7:22-25