8.5. Why would God allow millions of Catholics to be misled if the Vatican II Church is false?
It is indeed tragic—but not without precedent. God allows deception as a chastisement for disobedience and lukewarmness. Scripture warns:
“God shall send them the operation of error, to believe lying: that all may be judged who have not believed the truth.”
When Catholics ignored papal warnings, neglected doctrine, and sought human respect over divine truth, the stage was set.
Just as entire generations of Israelites followed false prophets and idols, many Catholics today follow a counterfeit religion. Yet God always preserves a remnant faithful to His covenant. The apparent success of error is not proof of divine approval. Christ said the way to salvation is narrow, and truth is never determined by numbers, but by fidelity.