[the_Watchman]

It is not only impractical to admit our sins to others, but often also ill-advised, because of scandal or grave consequences.

Until this statement, I was going to let this thread go, but this statement flies in the face of James 5:16 "Be confessing to one another the trespasses, and be praying for one another, that you may be healed;"

Note that James actually calls for confession TO ONE ANOTHER. The rest of the passages cited by this author do not make direct statements about confession.

[ljswisc]

Note that James actually calls for confession TO ONE ANOTHER. The rest of the passages cited by this author do not make direct statements about confession"

To one another sure doesn't seem very specific to mean "An ordained priest" now does it. Seems pretty open if you ask me.