When the Roman Bough Breaks: How a History of Violence and Scandal Shaped the Roman Church, and Hope for Catholics in the Gospel

Political assassinations. Sexual deviance. Extortion and cons. Mass genocide and torture. Epidemic homosexuality. The history of the popes of the Roman Catholic Church is a shocking litany of crimes against humanity not often acknowledged at Sunday mass. How is it that much of Catholic theology and tradition followed today was established by these same men—often with the direct intent of lining their own purses?

Christianity has always been about one central event and person—the resurrection of Jesus Christ—with the simple mission to spread the good news that God has reconciled the world back to Himself, forever removing the penalty of sin. But when Constantine legalized Christianity in the 4th century, religion, paganism, and politics were merged together. This marked the beginning of a Roman system of “church” that was built to enrich the dynasty of corrupt popes, deceptive doctrines, and immoral clergy. Faithful believers have been intentionally kept ignorant of the true Gospel for centuries, forced to rely on human achievement, negating God's grace.

When the Roman Bough Breaks draws together extensive published research, investigative journalism, and endless Catholic admissions and apologies, showing the true nature of the Roman Catholic system and its roots in sharp contrast to the original Church and the true Gospel. Under the New Covenant that Christ ushered in, believers are forgiven only once for sins past, present, and future through His sacrifice on the cross. And, through His resurrection, we are given His life and righteousness. In this simple twofold Gospel of faith, there is freedom from the religious performance of endless duties and rule-following.

This is an invitation to explore God’s New Covenant offered after the cross: a one-time, permanent forgiveness because of Christ’s finished work. It is an invitation to discover the glorious salvation in Christ, separate from the trap of rituals and requirements.