It doesn't ... that's just the point. It's as bogus as igniting them on a barbeque. Only a priest can forgive sins - in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
in essence, our separated brethern, welcome to the party....
Does it matter if they're a practicing pedophile?
You've never confessed anything to Jesus Christ and asked Him for forgiveness??? No wonder you guys admit that you don't have salvation and eternal security...
Do you ever have a 'one on one' with Jesus or is it always thru a mediator between man and Jesus???
“Only a priest can forgive sins - in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
Sorry, but to me only God can forgive me of my sins. I will be looking to Him to ask forgiveness, not some priest. I might look to the ministry for guidance but not forgiveness.