I don't know, maybe it's because I was raised Catholic. Confession has always held a great appeal for me.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Confession has been my habitual homecoming since I was a child. It is a consolation and a joy, and such joy, our faith teaches us, is meant for everyone. It is our vocation to bring it to as many people as possible.
Confession is something we will never outgrow, even if we become the saints God made us to be. Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa of Calcutta were revered even during their lifetime; but both made frequent use of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Confession alone is not necessarily good for the soul.
People do bad things in their lives. And those sort of things are forgivable. That's half the point of having confession in church - you need to be able to fess up to what you've done.
A confession has to be part of your new life.
Many religious confessions share common values. They teach that we should do unto others as we would have them do unto us.
I was raised Catholic, and I can get incredibly guilty about mistakes.
I'm easily frightened, and I've also come to realize that old Catholic guilt or remorse is easily stimulated.
I grew up Catholic, so I feel guilty about everything.
I was brought up a Catholic, so I take no pleasure in guilt.
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