text: Correct, it is all or nothing, black and white, certain and solidified.  The church has and always has had all of the answers, as is evidenced by the lives of the bishops and popes who lead the church.  And yes, those who leave, the "nones" are doomed for eternity.  Jesus said, the Roman Catholic Church is the way and the truth and none come to the Father except through the mediation of duly appointed Roman Catholic Clergy.   This places a great burden on those of us who know the church has all the answers, as we must make sure that we pass that knowledge on to all we know, family in particular.  Imagine knowing a family member has left the church and is thus riding the hot rails to eternal punishment.