Those in the Catholic Church who are unaware of their own history are not following the Christ but a religion which has lived to dominate since it survived a slightly rocky start. Constantine saw potential for uniting the ailing Roman empire and this up-start religion realized it's good fortune in being chosen by him to receive the "most favored" Religion status. In the beginning the "church" hierarchy was Emperor, Bishop of Rome (Pope after the 7th century) and then various other religious and secular leaders. Put Briefly, no religion other than Christian thrived once Christianity became the religion of Rome/Greece. From an X-Catholic of 50 year's, point of view, it seems former priest Ciniquy's assessment despite the "source" is quite accurate!