“ Voila thousands of resulting conflicting denominations...”
The catholic bishops, Cardinals, and pope don’t agree with each other.
The early church fathers don’t agree with each other.
Millions of Catholics have their own version of Catholicism, as they pick and choose what they prefer to believe.
The Church has debated within itself over issues, yes. However some issues are not up for debate and recognized as the “Truth” Thanks to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
“Millions of Catholics have their own version of Catholicism, as they pick and choose what they prefer to believe.”
Yes we call those Catholics “Cafeteria Catholics” and wonder why they just don’t join the Protestants who feel free to pick and choose what is true somehow infallibly despite contradiction.