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Christians should confess their sins to priests
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| Christians should confess their sins to priests | |
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| Subjects | |
| Christian behavior |
Christian confession |
| Christianity |
Morality |
| Theology |
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| Christians can be absolved of sin by confessing them to priests ordained in the Catholic Church
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- Note: This practice us called confession
Supporting arguments
In the New Testament, it is established that Christians should have their sins absolved by God, a process that occurs through confessing those sins to ordained Catholic priests. [1]
The Catholic Church, being the heir of apostolic succession, is the earthly representative of Jesus. Therefore, the Church can absolve believers of sin, through the sacrament of confession. [2]
- 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 can be absolved of sin by confessing them to priests ordained in the Catholic Church.
While people should confess their sins to God and those they have harmed, only very serious sins need to be confirmed to the proper prirsthood authorities in the LDS Church. [3]
Opposing arguments
Because salvation comes from faith alone, no earthly priest, or lack thereof, could stand in the way of someone losing their sins through the atonement of Jesus. [4]
- Related argument: Christian faith alone is sufficient to achieve salvation.
Priests do not have the ability to absolve anyone of sins. [5]
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