Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

emmaverybo

(8,147 posts)
33. It is not true that the priest can put conditions on absolution. He must absolve regardless of the
Wed Jun 12, 2019, 12:30 PM
Jun 2019

petitioner’s future actions. The priest will strongly advise, but absolution of sins, including murder, is a central tenet of Catholic faith.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Not a chance this bill is constitutional SCantiGOP Jun 2019 #1
Did you go to Upstairs Hollywood Law School, too? Act_of_Reparation Jun 2019 #8
No, I got my Law Degree SCantiGOP Jun 2019 #10
You should be aware attorney-client privilege has limits... Act_of_Reparation Jun 2019 #13
Similar bills are already in effect in numerous states Major Nikon Jun 2019 #11
My statement was not based on what I favor SCantiGOP Jun 2019 #14
Gotta call bullshit Major Nikon Jun 2019 #20
I don't have time or interest to argue this SCantiGOP Jun 2019 #38
And yet you replied to the OP doing exactly that Major Nikon Jun 2019 #44
It is not true that the priest can put conditions on absolution. He must absolve regardless of the emmaverybo Jun 2019 #33
This is completely wrong SCantiGOP Jun 2019 #39
Yes to some of what you say. emmaverybo Jun 2019 #41
The people we are talking about are priests themselves Major Nikon Jun 2019 #45
Many Bills are proposed, and passed, that are determined to be unConstitutional. guillaumeb Jun 2019 #2
That is indeed so. MineralMan Jun 2019 #3
Good argument. NT emmaverybo Jun 2019 #34
Yeah like the bill that guaranteed birth control coverage in healthcare plans. trotsky Jun 2019 #6
5-4 decision Major Nikon Jun 2019 #17
Because for them, religious privilege is more important than political consistency. trotsky Jun 2019 #19
Yeah, kinda funny how that works Major Nikon Jun 2019 #22
Your free exercise of religion ends where religious people hide child rape behind the curtain of AtheistCrusader Jun 2019 #36
Might be better to 'chip away' at this, like they do to our side with abortion mr_lebowski Jun 2019 #4
I once used an ax to chip away at a log I needed to cut in half. MineralMan Jun 2019 #5
Your proverbial log had no advocates, nor ostensible 1A rights ... just sayin (nt) mr_lebowski Jun 2019 #7
Well, it certainly resisted being cut in half with an ax. MineralMan Jun 2019 #9
I don't disagree with any of this, but I'm not sure it'll pass Constitutional Muster mr_lebowski Jun 2019 #15
Que the child rape apologia Major Nikon Jun 2019 #12
What's the Bible verse supporting the church's position? Cartoonist Jun 2019 #16
No, that definitely isn't it. MineralMan Jun 2019 #18
See the Code of Canon Law, Sinistrous Jun 2019 #24
Such a law is irrelevant: Sinistrous Jun 2019 #21
You know every priest on the planet? MineralMan Jun 2019 #23
Church law is absolutely clear on this point. Sinistrous Jun 2019 #25
Does church law say anything about raping kids and covering up crimes? Major Nikon Jun 2019 #27
Not specifically, but ... Mariana Jun 2019 #42
Numerous priests have raped children IN the confessional Major Nikon Jun 2019 #26
And go to jail they would. Sinistrous Jun 2019 #31
That's where conspirators and accessories to child rape belong. Mariana Jun 2019 #43
Well it will zipplewrath Jun 2019 #28
Your last sentence summarizes the situation perfectly. Sinistrous Jun 2019 #29
So far, no court has ruled that a priest must break the seal of the confessional. To do so emmaverybo Jun 2019 #30
Thank you for expressing the issue so clearly. Sinistrous Jun 2019 #32
And yet they don't excommunicate child raping priests Major Nikon Jun 2019 #35
They confess when law enforcement has something on them. Your point about the pull of absolution emmaverybo Jun 2019 #37
Today they can confess and nothing happens. trotsky Jun 2019 #40
Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Religion»Catholic Church Fights Bi...»Reply #33