u/Bells9831

As someone who grew up in the rc church, it baffles me that the rc church holds such a prominent place in the media/society given what they teach/believe.

At least where I grew up you'd see frequent news reports on what the pope said or wrote, his travels, the canonization of a saint, etc. And the secular media seemed absolutely transfixed whenever a conclave took place waiting for the smoke to come out. I don't recall ever reading or hearing any news pertaining to Presbyterians or Lutherans or....

I just don't get it. If a new religion were to start today and put forth all their same teachings about Mary, the saints, etc. would they not be widely regarded as some bizarre fringe group and be ignored by the media?