[kawaii]

You seem to be glossing over the fact that, at least in the case of the Reformed Protestant churches, they view themselves as the continuation of Christ's church on Earth in the face of the institutional apostasy of the Roman Catholic Church.

yet there is no historical or archaeological evidence to backup this claim. frankly that claim is on par with Mormons beleiving that south americans are the lost israeli tribe.

[Frumanchu]

yet there is no historical or archaeological evidence to backup this claim. frankly that claim is on par with Mormons beleiving that south americans are the lost israeli tribe.

Nice guilt-by-association fallacy. Not even a remotely workable comparison.

Unfortunately for you, there is plenty of historical support for the fact that the Reformation was just that...a reform. It was returning the people of God to the historic, Biblical faith. If you take the time to read the works of the Reformers you will find that they draw heavily from the works of those in the church who came before them.