There are many kinds of criticisms which have been answered but ultimately, each of us has to ask God and learn for ourselves.

• It is much easier to criticize, than to humble ourselves before God and obey as He builds something permanent. Cheap shots are cheap & often just distractions.
• The answer really boils down to finding out for oneself if the Church is the official organization representing Jesus Christ today, with His authority, by...
• I have learned for myself that God is certainly real, that He hears sincere prayers and answers in His time, and...
• * How I know *
• There is misinformation out there. For answers from those sympathetic to the Church's viewpoint, here are other possible resources (some not official).