Religion will be tough topic for many. Bible will be a tough topic for many as well. I think there are many things we are just scratching the surface on. I for one, just want the truth wherever that may lead.
The Vatican and Catholic church played a major role in the deception and control. Other branches sprang up to include less strict life styles.
I think so, too. We need access to see what's in the Vatican library and other ancient (uninterpreted texts), and time to rethink things collectively...like we are doing now. Make sure we are getting it right, not just trusting a group of church scholars to drive the narrative.
You throw in the potential for time travel, and the we could be deceived in more ways than we possibly comprehend.
Did you watch Divinci's Demons? They had a lot of this in the storyline.