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Do you think religions should be required to report sexual abuse when someone goes in to confess it? I have a family member that confessed to abusing

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someone to the Bishop and nothing was done about it.
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spjennifer · 61-69, T
There is a significant difference between what is considered a "sin" and a serious criminal offense. The young boy who masturbates while looking at his Sister and her friends in bikinis is considered "sinful" (not that it is). The man who confesses to his priest that he murdered his neighbour should not fall under "Confessional Privilege". The churches must come to the realization that not all so-called "sins" can be forgiven, nor should they be...
Lostpoet · M
@spjennifer i agree with this.
spjennifer · 61-69, T
@Lostpoet I find it truly sad that someone who is religious will stand behind a confessed murderer in the guise of "Confessional Privilege" but will condemn someone based on their sexual orientation or choice of lifestyle.