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I know some might find it hard to believe such people exist within the Church but there are many.

There are many former Roman Catholic families in the Church I belong to, several ex-RCC members are in leadership positions. One uniform part of their testimonies is the same as yours regarding RCC de-emphasis on the Holy Bible and emphasis more on traditions of men not instituted by Jesus or any of the Apostles.

I've heard that "there are bound to be genuine believers in Lord Jesus Christ within the confines of the RCC and I take your encouraging word for it. More are likely to be leaving that religion (coming out of her) in the weeks and months that may come. I understand God has promised to wait until the fullness of the gentiles comes in.

Most of my dealings in recent times have been with the strident Catholics who post erratically on FR, one of whom claims to be an RCC priest. Mutual respect evades us both.

There are many former Roman Catholic families in the Church I belong to, several ex-RCC members are in leadership positions.

Likewise, there are many former members of other Christian faiths in the Catholic Church of which I am a member, several of whom are in leadership positions. As a whole, they are much more fervent and dynamic than many cradle Catholics, and bring a whole new dimension to our faith family.

On the other hand, my sister and one of my daughters were raised Catholic and are now members of a Methodist church and a Christian church, respectively.

And then there’s my sister’s son, who was raised in her Methodist church, but has become a Catholic.

I have come to believe that there are many paths to Christ’s salvation, and each of us are called to find the path that best leads us to the salvation of our own soul.