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Christians can be absolved of sin by confessing them to priests ordained in the Catholic Church
From Argumentrix
| Christians can be absolved of sin by confessing them to priests ordained in the Catholic Church | |
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| Subjects | |
| Christian behavior |
Christian confession |
| Christianity |
Morality |
| Theology |
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| Christians should confess their sins to priests
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Supporting arguments
Matthew 16:17-19 grants the Church authority, and the historic apostolic succession of the Catholic Church proves that this tradition is still valid today. [1]
- Related argument: Apostolic succession continues today in the Catholic Church.
- Related argument: The Catholic Church is a source of scriptural and doctrinal authority.
- Related argument: Christians should confess their sins to priests.
Opposing arguments
Galatians 2:16 supports the idea that absolution and salvation come from faith alone, without the necessity of priests or churches. [2]
- Related argument: Christian faith alone is sufficient to achieve salvation.
