Could we get a forum for confessions?

[Gottservant]

Hi there,

You will have to decide whether monitoring this would be a headache, or not - get back to me if you think we could do a "confession forum".

Confession is the first response to the Gospel, after all.

Thanks.

 

[PloverWing]

I think I'd be uneasy about posting information about my sins on the Internet, even when shielded by a fictional name like "PloverWing" or "Gottservant". For myself, I think I'd prefer to seek out a local priest, and make my confession and receive absolution in person.

I suppose there's something to the anonymity of the Internet, though -- do I want my parish priest, whom I see every Sunday, to know I did that thing I'm confessing? I could imagine confession being added as part of the Chaplains Office forum, or perhaps through private messaging with one of the Chaplains. Do any of the current Chaplains come from a tradition that includes sacramental Confession in its practices (Catholic, Anglican, etc.)?

 

[Gottservant]

Yes, sure, someone to confess to would be just as good (even better)

 

[dzheremi]

This is what your priest/pastor is for, not the internet.

 

[Paidiske]

I would be uneasy about formal confession over the internet, for a bunch of reasons. Informal confession might have a place, but even so, I'd think it would be better kept confidential.

 

[tampasteve]

I cannot speak unilaterally, but I don't think it is something we are looking to add, for a variety of reasons.

What I can recommend, if you wish to speak to a Chaplain would be to post in that forum, they are always able to help out.
Ask a Chaplain - Private Area

 

[Gottservant]

Ok.

The Holy Spirit lead you further, if it is of His will.

 

[Gottservant]

There have been 700 views for this thread, already.

Just so?

 

[FreeinChrist]

We are not starting a forum like that. That is something better handled in real life. One can always confess to God .
We already have frequent requests to remove posts folks have made that are too personal and the member regrets posting it. We have a chaplain.
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