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Like Dumb Ox and Tax-Chick, I wonder what purpose is served when one accepts a priori the terminology of the Religion Moderator by using the word "confession."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confession_of_Faith

The term being used appears to be that used at this link, is associated with the Protestant Faith and, as the definition on wikipedia denotes, is "polemical." To Catholics, confession is a term that is used to denote a sacrament, Penance, and is more commonly called "reconciliation" in more modern parlance.

I refuse to be categorized a priori in this fashion. The Catholic Church is the Church founded by Christ. It is one, holy, catholic (universal) and apostolic. It has formulated Creeds in order to stem heresies and these can be found on-line. It is NOT a "confession."

For this reason, I wonder what is served by your proposal, Mark, when two members of this discussion thread have already decided to "opt out."

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I'm surprised you would object to the term "confession" which is quite literally a declaration. It could be a declaration of faith, disbelief, guilt or whatever.

The term confessionem is translated "confession" from the Latin Vulgate.

"Belief" and "religion" are off the table because atheists and agnostics must be treated with an even hand and they do not believe or mostly do not believe.

So by all means, let the posters here propose a term that would represent a collective of like minded individuals on the Religion Forum who should be treated with an even hand to other such collectives of like minded individuals.

To Catholics, confession is a term that is used to denote a sacrament, Penance, and is more commonly called "reconciliation" in more modern parlance.

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I have to agree, Frank. The term has a very specific meaning to Catholics, and its use otherwise is jarring.