A divine grace is often referred to as forgiveness for sinful behavior that has been confessed and repented. It is thought to provide a way for people who have done wrong to regain their moral status...
How Ritualized Practices Support Spiritual and Psychological Growth
Confession, forgiveness, and affirmation are three powerful practices that can lead to spiritual and psychological growth when...
How does the performative nature of confession reflect the believer's struggle between authenticity and acceptance?
Confessions are powerful statements that reveal an individual's innermost...
There has been increased discussion among religious communities about how best to support LGBT+ individuals who seek healing from shame related to their identity or sexual orientation. One potential...
The concept of confession has always been closely linked to morality, religion, and spirituality. It involves admitting one's sins, seeking forgiveness from God or others, and expressing remorse for...
Rituals of self-blessing are an important part of many religions and spiritual practices. These rituals are often used to heal from shame related to sexual sins or other transgressions. Self-blessing...
Divine forgiveness can be seen as a way to release internalized shame through the concept of atonement and restoration. At its core, divine forgiveness is an act of acknowledging wrongdoing and...
Can teaching theology be an act of confession rather than instruction? This is an interesting question that requires careful consideration. On one hand, there are those who believe that teaching...
The repetitive cycle of confession and absolution is a common practice within many religious institutions, where individuals are encouraged to confess their sins and receive forgiveness from a priest...
The question posed is intriguing: can performance truly be used to divulge more about an individual's true character than verbal confession? In this essay, we will explore how one might go about...