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As far as I know, confession is a route for absolution of “sins”. And for some reason this is a power Christian churches give themselves. If it doesn’t result i
by hall0ween 5y ago
As far as I know, confession is a route for absolution of “sins”. And for some reason this is a power Christian churches give themselves. If it doesn’t result in a form of leverage (moral or otherwise) over it’s practitioners, I’d be surprised. Even more so for children who have yet to establish their own view of the world.
- hudon 5y agoForgiveness is from God, but can be through a priest, as long as you are contrite. The Church as a body of Christians obviously benefits from contrite brothers and sisters attempting (and yes often failing miserably, but at least attempting) to live in peaceful communion.
- aidenn0 5y agoThough in many catholic communities the level of contrition is perhaps unhealthy. I joke that: - A Christian Fundamentalist believes that only those who believe a very specific set of things is saved - A Christian Universalist believes that all are saved - A Catholic Christian believes that everyone except him/herself is saved
- mbfg 5y agoWhy do you believe that claim? What evidence do you have that it is true?
- dragonwriter 5y ago> And for some reason this is a power Christian churches give themselves. Mostly, Mt. 16:15-19. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/16 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/16
- geoduck14 5y ago>And for some reason this is a power Christian churches give themselves. Not all churches give themselves this power. I'm Baptist, and we confess to God.