Seal of the confessional = Sharia law

[Reuben_J]

I try to keep my message as simple and clear as possible.

In the Church, we care for all, especially those who might have been abused by those in leadership roles. Nevertheless, the Church is in the “soul” business, not in the Justice Department, and though men are capable of great evils, God wants them to repent and be saved at any cost. I, personally, want every man, woman, and child, in heaven. The seal of confession promises the only spiritual healing/revival of one’s soul.

I recently changed my view on the death penalty for the same “soul” business view. I once was pro-death penalty because I figured the person on death row would have alone-time, not be in gangs in the main population, and can get weekly spiritual needs fulfilled, and be prepared for God’s heavenly glory. Where I went wrong was that, though these are good intentions, I forgot about the vengence and hatred and fear being fed to all those who are wanting the criminal to die. I realized that many more souls were at stake through their desire to see a man die.

Sorry, went off-topic I think, but I believe the “soul” business is the highest business. God bless!

You are sooooo right. Thanks God, I see one who says it as it is.

God bless you.

 

[Godfollower]

Godfollower;10023083:

What’s the double standard? Priests are the only

ones we contend are not required to report future crimes. Lawyers, doctors, psychologists, counselors, etc. are all required to call the police when they know their client/patient/etc. is going to hurt someone else. Priests are the only ones saying that they shouldn’t have to do so. If society wants to challenge that, it isn’t society following a double standard; it’s priests demanding an exception to the norm.

“Future Crimes”? You my friend make no sense.

• [Client to lawyer] “Which countries don’t have extradition treaties with the U.S.? I’m robbing a series of banks this weekend, and I need to know where to flee to.”
• [Teacher to M.D.] “Doc, please don’t tell my wife I have an STD. She’ll find out I’m having an affair with my student.”
• [High school coach to psychiatrist] “I had another panic attack last weekend, when I saw her parents at the prom. I’m worried I might lose it when I take her to the hotel this Friday. Can you prescribe something to calm me down?”

Future crimes. All reportable, because the lawyer/doctor/therapist knows that someone else is in danger. The attorney-client privilege doesn’t apply; the doctor-patient privilege doesn’t apply; the counselor-patient privilege doesn’t apply; and so on.

 

[stewstew03]

[Client to lawyer] “Which countries don’t have extradition treaties with the U.S.? I’m robbing a series of banks this weekend, and I need to know where to flee to.”

Actually, in this scenario the attorney would probably just withdraw representation to avoid assisting the client’s crimes. The rules of professional conduct permit lawyers to disclose confidential information in certain circumstances, but rarely do the rules require disclosure (exceptions: to prevent death or bodily harm).

Furthermore, under the scenario you offered, it might be that the lawyer counsels his client about various non-extradition countries and the client changes his mind. To wit:

Client: “Which countries don’t have extradition treaties with the U.S.? I’m robbing a series of banks this weekend, and I need to know where to flee to.”
Lawyer: “Well, your options are limited primarily to third world countries. Are you sure you want to risk your life robbing a bank, and if successfully carried out, live out your days in a place like Afghanistan or Syria?”
Client: “Perhaps your right - I could never leave the great state of Texas…”