Why does the Roman Catholic Church believe that the Bishop of Rome is the exclusive and rightful successor to Peter? (pope, God)
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The same can be said about confession. If someone has done something really awful there is nothing wrong with confessing to a priest or a Protestant minister. The Catholic Church is not really that different from the Protestant religions.
Why would one confess to a Protestant "Minister" any more than to a priest? there is nothing special about either.
Why would one confess to a Protestant "Minister" any more than to a priest? there is nothing special about either.
You are welcomed to be 100% silent about whatever sins or crimes you have committed. Just raise a prayer in private and ask God to be forgiven.
This is the easy way out, I get that. And since you are born again you can sin a lot because you are already saved. What a great deal!!
You miss the human condition. Those that fail sometimes learn something by verbalizing their failure. However, I assume others prefer to be mute and just say a mental prayer. And I guess it works!
You are welcomed to be 100% silent about whatever sins or crimes you have committed. Just raise a prayer in private and ask God to be forgiven.
This is the easy way out, I get that. And since you are born again you can sin a lot because you are already saved. What a great deal!!
You miss the human condition. Those that fail sometimes learn something by verbalizing their failure. However, I assume others prefer to be mute and just say a mental prayer. And I guess it works!
Julian, the quote was to confess sins to each other. I have endorsed the practice of mutual accountability. It doesn't fit your concepts of having a priest to do all that, but priests are really not necessary6 for it to happen. Come out of your box into the wide world of faith practice.
Julian, the quote was to confess sins to each other. I have endorsed the practice of mutual accountability. It doesn't fit your concepts of having a priest to do all that, but priests are really not necessary6 for it to happen. Come out of your box into the wide world of faith practice.
I notice you use the term "box". I have always felt it is much easier to go into a box and not see who you are talking to and sharing your sin in secret rather than confessing them to others. It's a way to hide from your sin rather than face a fellow Christian and share it with them as scripture tells us to.
I notice you use the term "box". I have always felt it is much easier to go into a box and not see who you are talking to and sharing your sin in secret rather than confessing them to others. It's a way to hide from your sin rather than face a fellow Christian and share it with them as scripture tells us to.
God never proposed public humiliation.
I am glad you agree with the concept of confession. You are making significant progress.
Julian, the quote was to confess sins to each other. I have endorsed the practice of mutual accountability. It doesn't fit your concepts of having a priest to do all that, but priests are really not necessary6 for it to happen. Come out of your box into the wide world of faith practice.
Another one making progress. Great post! I will rep you.
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