"To be deep in history is to cease to be a Protestant." -Cardinal John Henry Newman, Catholic convert

We know history very well. Martin Luther had some very valid points in the 95 theses. But to start a completely new religion by his own authority, dividing the Church established by Christ, is just nonsense. He even removed 7 books from the Bible. Yes, your Protestant Bible is missing 7 books. Many Catholics have done bad things, including Popes. Everyone is an imperfect sinner. The Catholic Church had its own reformation at the same time to end practices like collecting indulgences which some Church leaders were doing of their own accord. But the Catholic Church chose the books of the Bible, has defended and taught the truth on faith and morals for 2,000 years, has produced countless people of heroic virtue all over the world, and has the sacraments instituted by Christ (a whole other debate).