Well, basically, even just going into a confessional isn’t something one should do. My point was so man pope or otherwise has the power to forgive or absolve sin. Jesus does himself, hence the death on the cross and all the rest of it.
Jesus’ death on the cross was perfect and complete, there is nothing else you can do except accept his gift of salvation.
I was wondering what the Catholic position on the question was.
I imagine child molestation, if done by a priest, has been put into this category. I further imagine that the rules on confession booth secrecy do not apply?
Amen brother! Far too many get so balled up in their religion that they forget that the whole purpose of the Old Testament/Law/Commandments was to illustrate how unworthy we are and that only He can make us worthy - it's a Supreme Gift and we need to revel in it int=stead of ;pointing fingers at those who "don't measure up" to our inflated egos.
I never understood praying to dead mortals either since He gave us a direct line to the Father and even supplied the perfect prayer to use ....