Posted on 01/13/2021 6:44:53 PM PST by marshmallow
I certainly can't cite the details of Canon Law, but I don't think the individual doing the confessing is bound by any seal. If it is, I'm in trouble as I've personally apologized to people I've slighted or offended after confessing my sins to a priest.
I just searched for ‘requiring a person to turn himself in for absolution.’ I guess they can urge or recommend you to do it voluntarily but can’t make absolution conditional to turning yourself in to the authorities. I guess the logic is it forces someone to divulge their confession and this would in turn discourage people from seeking confession.
FReegards
I’m on the side of the Christians - I believe in Christ more than I believe in mortals who think they can judge a man’s heart as effectively as Jesus can.
I left the Catholic Church because the Church was teaching more about the Church than about Jesus.
Of course, if you think the First Amendment was a bad idea, or only applies to people who think like you do, then ...
I guess you and I have different ideas of what persecution is.
But, we’re both evidently secure in our own beliefs and we have stated them to each other so have a good one.
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