So show me where I “mangled” the Bible. I just pointed out that your interpretation of that verse wasn’t saying what you were implying. You disagree, fine. That’s between you and God, but I didn’t “mangle” anything.
Catholics theologians have for centuries beginning with the practice of the early disciples believed this was the foundation for the sacrament of confession. Indeed, the theological support for this is overwhelming.
http://www.catholicfaithandreason.org/confession-of-sins-—how-biblical-is-it.html